8Missing documents, lack of scoring transparency and limited tendering has taken the wind out of this exercise
8If it is a limited tender, then who really are the consultancies to which the work will be confined to?

Milestone-Driven Tender Tightens Grip on DCS Vendors at BPCL Bina Project
8EIL floats a no-EMD, zero-deviation RFQ for DCS augmentation under BPCL’s refinery-petrochemical expansion.
8Structured payment terms and strict site-work thresholds may weed out risk-averse bidders.
BPCL Floats Fixed-Scope Approval Tender for Thanjavur, Mangalore LPG Units Amid Tight Payment Triggers
8Bharat Petroleum has invited bids for end-to-end statutory clearance support for its Thanjavur and Mangalore LPG plants.
Tight Timelines, No Subletting: CPCL’s Insulation Tender Packs Risks in Shutdown Window
8CPCL’s insulation shutdown tender for Manali Refinery-1 imposes stringent control over subcontracting, field protocols, and insulation material classes.
8With non-standard vapor sealing and dual-temperature performance obligations, the risk shifts heavily to bidders.
Uptime Standoff: NRL Rejects Bidder’s Plea to Align with CPCB Norms in CAAQMS Tender
8Despite bidders’ appeals, NRL has upheld stricter-than-regulatory uptime and equipment norms in its air quality monitoring tender. The rigidity could restrict OEM participation, raise capex, and increase compliance risks.
HPCL’s net zero drive: Not ready yet
8HPCL’s bold goal to make its Bengaluru R&D centre energy-neutral needs deep customization — and the market isn’t biting yet.

8Here is a list of companies which make refinery grade head exchangers, and the list keeps expanding

8And they are always tightly in competition

Eight Extensions, No Clarity: CPCL's PSA Generator Tender Struggles With Bidder Hesitancy
8A seemingly straightforward PSA generator rental tender by CPCL has undergone eight deadline extensions since May—signalling bidder discomfort, unresolved ambiguities, and a probable disconnect between scope and pricing clarity.
EIL Overhauls AS/RS Tender Clauses as Contractor Risks Rise at Petronet’s Dahej Petrochemical Project
8Key clauses related to subcontractor liability, O&M cost evaluation, and statutory approvals shift responsibilities to bidders under tightened timelines.
8With rising compliance exposure, ASRS package execution could test even seasoned LSTK contractors.
Deadline Extended, Specs Revised: LMBU Tankage Tender Tightens Technical Controls
8A bid extension and technical amendment to HPCL’s Lube modernization and Bottoms Upgradation tankage tender reflect tightening of specifications and evolving project priorities. Contractors now face a sharper compliance curve as EIL fine-tunes the scope.

8The Vendata chairman has been cagey when it comes to his oil & gas assets

Mahanadi BHP Tender Packs Hidden Burdens for Contractors
8Oil India’s latest tender for BHP and Compressor services in the Mahanadi Basin shifts full risks onto contractors.
8While appearing standard on the surface, deeper clauses reveal potential cashflow strain and unaddressed operational challenges.
OIL India Overhauls Seismic Tender Clauses, Relaxes Crew Recovery Norms but Tightens Payment Timelines
8OIL India revises its seismic acquisition tender, giving contractors breathing room on field execution norms.
8Meanwhile, payment safeguards and flexibility are selectively tightened.
Bid Window Extended for OIL's Rig Maintenance Contract Amid Tight Manpower Specs
8Oil India has extended the bid deadline for its Duliajan-based well servicing unit maintenance contract.
8The scope spans fabrication, repairs, and strict adherence to on-site safety protocols.
ONGC Floats Tender for Wireline Support at Ankleshwar — Crew & Compliance Challenges Surface
8ONGC has extended its job contract tender for wireline and compressor support services in Ankleshwar, highlighting high compliance thresholds, court-mandated personnel inclusion, and exhaustive crew deployment expectations. Yet, it leaves key contractor risks unmitigated.
E&P company Delays Bid for DSF-IV Advisory Mandate Amid Tight Expert Qualification Norms
8Twice-extended bid deadline raises questions on availability of 20-year veterans for niche evaluation roles.
ONGC Hazira Gas Diversion Tender Draws Just Two Bidders Amid Complex Reworks
8With only two bidders ONGC's LPG and GSU pipeline overhaul tender raises flags on complexity and limited contractor appetite.
8Key scope spans gas trap rerouting, compressor cooling integration, and MP gas pressure relief at the Hazira plant.

8There is rarely a consensus among the quarrelsome pipeline operators in the country.
8But this multi-billion dollar private equity enterprise seems to have been able to hammer one deal through.

8There are other changes that have bidders worried

8The animosity between GSPL and GAIL runs deep.
8But here's the ironic twist: each is always quick to hold a mirror up to the other.

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