8Project Name: Jalore and Sirohi Districts City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 300 crore Click here for more details

8BPCL has opened a global licensor contest for a 7.3 MMTPA integrated hydroprocessing block with strict BS-VI and low-nitrogen outcomes. The tender embeds dual-train independence and an off-gas export rule that will shape reactor and heater design. BQC thresholds still favour a handful of global platforms.

1) NDA-gated pump package tightens eligibility and schedule risk in BPCL Bina refinery expansion project
8The technical part and BOQ unlock only after nda upload and acceptance on the portal. This sequencing reshapes how quickly bidders can mobilize engineering. Expect fewer casual participants and tighter data hygiene.
 
2) Composite SV/IPS works framed with tight BQC and 14-month clock in HPCL’s Visakh–Raipur pipeline
8HPCL has set a firm 14-month schedule for composite SV/IPS packages under the Visakh–Raipur line with EIL as EPCM. Draft BQC thresholds, positive net-worth and working-capital screens will shape who gets to bid. The unusual 7% uplift on historic executed values could expand the field while keeping standards high.
 
3) BPCL’s Bina petchem expansion locks >48-inch fittings to proven suppliers and least-cost basket awards in BPREP
8BPCL has drawn hard lines on who can supply elbows, tees and reducers above 48 inches. The tender ties awards to a least-cost combination and withholds first payment until document verification. A selective EMD design could reshape who bids which line.

1) Bina cracker-refinery DCS bid clock pushed by 72 days to widen OEM field
8BPCL’s Bina petchem-plus-refinery DCS tender has been rolled forward five times to a final 31-Oct deadline. The base terms stay unforgiving — zero deviation, NDA, and heavy India-proven BQC on ~47k I/Os. That combination narrows the field, but the extra time could still pull a more competitive slate.
 
2) Extruder & pelletizer package: Bid due pushed again after three extensions
8EIL has shifted the NRL PPU extruder and pelletizer bid deadline three times, now landing on 04 Nov 2025. The move extends the window by 35 days from the original 30 Sep close without changing scope or EMD posture in the excerpt. Expect validity, pricing holds, and OEM alignment to realign with the new clock.
 
3) NRL PPU conveyor pneumatic RFQ gets two pushes, 15-day bid window now closes on 28 Oct
8EIL has extended the PPU pneumatic conveying bid date twice, moving from 13 October to 28 October. The change buys bidders time to reconcile OEM confirmations under an NDA-gated, bottom-line evaluation. But it also nudges the award timeline against long-lead compressor and filtration deliveries.
 
4) PNGRB pushes Vizag ATF pipeline bid close to 21 Nov; Scope reset to 85 km and PQC re-based
8The ATF pipeline tender from Visakhapatnam to the new airport gets a third extension under Regulation 5(8). PNGRB has lengthened the route definition to 85 km, issued an indicative map, and re-based the combined net worth to Rs 42.5 crore. The bid window now closes on 21 November with technical opening on 24 November.
 
5) EIL pushes three bid extensions but keeps tight integration rules in BPREP vacuum ejector revamp
8The vacuum ejector revamp at BPCL’s Bina complex has slipped by 28 days across three deadline pushes. Yet EIL has not diluted the brownfield discipline: match existing outline/nozzles, prove shop performance, and show readiness for PGTR. That combination narrows the field to OEMs who can engineer under tight interfaces.
 
6) EIL extends Bio-ATF pump tender deadline to 30 October for MRPL project
8Engineers India has granted a nine-day extension for submission of bids on the centrifugal and controlled-volume pump package of MRPL’s Bio-ATF plant. The shift from 21 to 30 October allows vendors extra time to align QA documentation under strict zero-deviation rules. With EMD waived but performance loading clauses intact, the move aims to preserve competitive participation without pushing project delivery.

8The BPREP ertical pump package opened with just one technical bid on the table. EIL’s zero-deviation stance and strict datasheet adherence shaped the field and the scope. Extensions were issued, but the core MR held firm and the payment ladder stays owner-protective

1) MAWP relaxation attempt rejected in PLL Dahej
8Vendors sought to drop the drinking-water pump MAWP from 18.6 to 16 kg/cm²g; EIL said to follow MR. The stance preserves surge/temperature headroom in a polymer-linked utility. Expect fewer warranty disputes at the cost of higher casting/pressure-part specs.
 
2) Saga Global takes HFHSD Naob Rambili design job just below estimate
8IOCL has awarded the Naob Rambili HFHSD front-end design and survey package to Saga Global, edging in slightly under the owner estimate. The bid spread is unusually wide, with L2 more than 55% above L1 and PDIL over triple. The structure loads quality assurance onto the consultant via IIT vetting and tight 6-month delivery.
 
3) CDU-3 CBD replacement awarded on steep L2 gap
8A two-year, non-divisible rate contract for CDU-3 CBD replacement at Kochi has closed on overall L1. The second quote sat 43.3% higher, hinting at asymmetric risk pricing. The clause stack will decide whether that gap becomes margin or mitigation.

1) iFluids Engineering wins BPCL Bina HAZOP study with a 15 % edge under tight onsite-only terms
8BPCL Bina has finalized its HAZOP services tender for CPP, DCU and KHDS units after a steeply graded price race. The winning bid from iFluids Engineering undershot multinational quotes by up to tenfold, highlighting severe market polarization. BPCL’s onsite-only and multi-LD clauses may set a new benchmark for refinery safety audits.
 
2) Arvind Envisol takes PLL Dahej water block with a 47% price gap to L2
8A five-way contest ends with an aggressive L1 nearly half below L2. Technical amendments tightened effluent/oil specs and re-cast sludge handling while price-sheet mechanics were rewritten mid-process. The commercial guardrails now test whether the low quote can hold through commissioning.
 
3) Alpha wins composite E&I-civil connectivity package as IGGL tightens NEGG timelines
8IGGL’s connectivity package lands with a clear L1 and a compressed 4.5-month clock. A late-cycle corrigendum nudged dates without touching scope or evaluation. The pricing ladder hints at disciplined bids rather than a race to the bottom.
 
4) Godrej & Boyce takes PLL Dahej 220 kV GIS–MRSS package amid tightened IP and SAS duties
8The winning bid lands against a firm owner-ownership and exclusive licensing regime. SAS, FO and metering-room clarifications push more integration and commissioning risk onto the EPC. The single-bid outcome hints at a high-bar interface job with pricing power.
 
5) Deloitte takes QCBS award for GAIL Gas listing study
8GAIL Gas has picked Deloitte as L1 for a 90-day listing feasibility and roadmap. The scope compels timing advice, governance changes, and an Excel valuation model beyond boilerplate. With a 20.4% gap to L2, the price signal points to paid-for depth over checklist consulting.

1) EIL cancels Numaligarh PPU compressor tender on administrative grounds
8A limited-competition compressor package for NRL’s PPU has been scrapped on administrative grounds. The original RFQ hard-wired bottomline evaluation with PWAMC, FAT, and HAZOP loadings. Watch for a re-issue that may clarify interfaces and timelines without softening lifecycle obligations.
 
2) Nine-way contest after date push for EPCM fire-water upgradation
8KLL has tightened the technical baseline for its fire-water revamp and then extended the clock to widen the field. The corrigendum inserts pump-capacity specifics and a Planning Manager role, pointing to schedule-heavy brownfield concerns. With nine names in, evaluation will hinge on proven revamp commissioning and paperwork hygiene.

Nellore Greenfield Refinery-Petrochemical Integration Project
8Cost: Rs 1.03 lakh crore
8Project Event: Licensor awards are expected by Q4 2025, basic engineering to progress through Q1 2026, and EPC package tendering to commence by Q2 2026.

8Agromet advisory bulletin for Palakkad district [IMD]
8Transcript of analysts/investors call [RIL]
8Receipt of GST penalty order from Commissioner of Central Tax, Guntur for FY 2018-19 [Bayer]

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8Stakeholders await the post-meeting disclosures

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8Project Name: Anand District (except areas already authorized) District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details

8Project Name: Sirsa, Fatehabad and Mansa District City Gas Distribution
8Project Cost: Rs 350 crore Click here for more details

8The pre-tender pack hard-codes a 14-month schedule and part-wise L1 with a two-part award cap. Liquidity, UDIN-based proofs and notarised PTR break-ups aim to choke off credential arbitrage while keeping competition active. But with no EMD/PBG figures in sight and scope still defined at a composite level, bidders must price schedule and verification risk with limited visibility.

8There is a Rhodium AcAc EOI prioritises true local manufacture with ABG-guarded precious-metal procurement
8The refinery has opened a vendor-development EOI for Rhodium AcAc to support LP Oxo operations in its NBA unit. The specification locks a 38.5–40 wt% Rh band and routes precious-metal buys through ABG-secured, reconciled transactions. Guarantee waivers and PP-LC discipline will shape who can credibly participate and at what risk premium.

8The licensor IFB locks in performance guarantees and even the arithmetic of deployment costs. Catalyst metals move to an index-anchored regime, trimming room for post-award drift. A tight deviation protocol signals fewer surprises—and sharper competition on real technology.

8It wants licensors to co-develop its in-house naphthenic base oils process with pilots and a 200 KTPA design. The EOI pushes for hefty fee cuts, a license-fee waiver at go-decision, and royalty sharing under a joint brand. If accepted, it could reset licensor economics in India’s specialty base-oil niche.

This was the core pipeline that triggered the gas supply revolution in India
8And the fact that the capacity is being expanded after a long time.
8And that is a commentary on what is ahead

That is a lot of work compressed into a narrow window
8There is more, in another package
8And to top it all, there is a third package to deal with in this turnaround job
8And a fourth, And a fifth, and even more
8Qutie a turnaround job here

8The licensor must cover the steam cracker plus BdEU, C4 hydrogenation, PGHU, and BTX extraction. The scope spans know-how through PGTR, including catalysts and proprietary equipment. This compresses accountability into one licensor offer.
8What is more, a single line item for 1,3-butadiene has been split into ≤130 KTPA and >130 KTPA prices. This reduces evaluation buoyancy for aggressive extraction cases. It will reshape C4 strategy in bidder BEDPs.

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8There are as many as 25 vendors vying for a job