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GAIL foraying into gas power projects
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The month of August 2010 saw 3,787 project tenders worth Rs 18,885 crore being floated. Of this, 2,505 tenders worth Rs 11,784 crore were by State Government agencies, 1,200 tenders (Rs 7,017 crore) were by Central Government agencies and the balance 82 tenders were by private companies.
Though the month of August saw fall in tendering activities in terms of tender value, the first five months (April - August 2010) data indicates 6.1 per cent increase in the number of project tenders floated and 18.6 per cent increase in terms of tender value when compared with the statistics for the same period last year.
Among the floated tenders during August 2010, the two notable tenders were by the governmentowned GAIL. On 13 Aug 2010, GAIL invited bids for preparation of DFR and EIA study for setting up of a gas based combined cycle power plant of around 250 MW capacity at Usar in Maharashtra and on 18 Aug 2010 it invited bids for preparation of DFR for setting up of a gas based combined cycle power plant of around 350 MW capacity at Dibiyapur (Uttar Pradesh) and Vijaipur (Madhya Pradesh).
The month also saw an ambitious roadways tender being floated by Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation (MPRDC). On 4 Aug 2010 MPRDC invited global RfQs for development of following three road projects on BOT basis.
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Four-laning of Bhopal-Biaora road (NH-12) of 105.60 km
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Development of Bhopal-Berasia-Sironj road (SH-23) 106.90 km
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Development of Guna-Ashokgarh-Ishagarh road (SH-20) of 76.15 km
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Top 10 Sectors in Project Tendering
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Sector |
Rs Crore
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Tenders
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Share %
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Roadways |
4,877
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1,281
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33.8
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Community Services |
1,240
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376
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9.9
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Railways |
1,863
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391
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10.3
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Water Supply |
1,453
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157
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4.1
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Irrigation |
799
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266
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7.0
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Thermal Power |
1,514
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224
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5.9
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Power Distribution |
1,600
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224
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5.9
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Hospitals |
478
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73
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1.9
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Petroleum Products [Refinery] |
0
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61
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1.6
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Real Estate |
1,173
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117
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3.1
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All Sector |
18,885
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3,787
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100.00
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Roadways topped the sector-wise list with 1,281 project tenders worth Rs 4,877 crore. Railways, Community Services and Irrigation followed the list with 391 tenders (Rs 1,863 crore), 376 tenders (Rs 1,240 crore) and 266 tenders (Rs 799 crore) respectively.
NHAI continued its highway tendering process in August by floating 21 tenders. Out of these, 17 tenders were for providing various consultancy services for development of national highways across the country.
Some of the major tenders by NHAI for consultancy services were
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Preparation of feasibility report for six-laning of NH-8 A & 8 B in Gujarat.
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Preparation of DPR for Yadgiri-Warrangal section of NH-202, Andhra Pradesh.
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Preparation of DPR for six-laning of Narmada Bridge and value addition works on NH-8, Gujarat.
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Top 10 States in Project Tendering
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State |
Rs Crore
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Tenders
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Share %
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Maharashtrat |
2,494
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728
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19.2
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Gujarat |
1,403
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295
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7.8
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Orissa |
900
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292
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7.7
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Madhya Pradesh |
3,285
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284
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7.5
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Karnataka |
739
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226
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6.0
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Uttar Pradesh |
1,741
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224
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5.9
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Rajasthan |
413
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216
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5.7
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Bihar |
1,723
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211
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5.6
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West Bengal |
773
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192
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5.1
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Chhattisgarh |
653
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131
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3.5
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All India |
18,885
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3,787
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100.00
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Investment in small hydro projects had taken a backseat following the cancellation of a number of projects by state government. August month saw fresh investment proposals being announced by the Government of Himachal Pradesh for setting up 18 hydro projects with capacity ranging from 7.5 MW to 300 MW (total installed capacity of 1,357.5 MW) on BOOT basis at various locations in the state. On 3 Aug 2010, KSEB invited bids for renovation, modernisation and upgrating works of existing 4x8 MW Poringalkuthu hydro electric project to 4x9 MW in the state of Kerala. In all, 49 project tenders were floated in this sector.
Among the states, Maharashtra topped the statewise list with 728 tenders worth Rs 2,494 crore. Gujarat, Orissa and Madhya Pradesh followed the list with 295 tenders worth Rs 1,403 crore, 292 tenders worth `900 crore and 284 tenders worth Rs 3,285 crore, respectively.
Private Sector
In the private sector, 82 project tenders were floated during August 2010, mainly in the Power, Community Services and Petroleum Oil & Gas sectors. Some of the major tenders were by…
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Alfa Infraprop Private, promoted by Sravanthi Group, for supply of steam generator and steam turbine generator on EPC basis for 2x660 MW coal fired supercritical power plant at Komarada village in Vijayanagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.
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Simhapuri Energy Private, promoted by Madhucon Group, for 2x660 MW (Phase-III) supercritical coal fired thermal power project on EPC basis at Tamminapatnam village in Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh.
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Vasundhara Resources, a part of Adhunik Group, for oil field services and supplies in the Block CB-ONN-2005/8 in Cambay Basin.
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HDIL for construction of residential buildings for Mumbai international airport slum rehabilitation project (Phase-II) in Mumbai.
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GMR Bajoli Holi Hydro Power Private, a GMR Group company, for main civil works package for 180 MW Bajoli Holi hydro electric project on Ravi River in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh.
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Expression of Interest (EoIs)
In August 2010, 116 EoIs related to the Power, Community Services and Roadways sectors were announced. Some major EoIs floated in the month were by
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Rail Land Development Authority for development/leasing of built up spaces of multi-functional complexes (MFC) at various railway stations.
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Durgapur Projects, Government of West Bengal undertaking for preparation of feasibility study reports for 700 MW gas based combined cycle power project at Durgapur in West Bengal.
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Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi, for master planning, architectural and engineering consultancy services for the main campus of Indian Institute of Technology Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.
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PWD, Government of Manipur, for preparation of detailed project report for construction of Imphal Bypass in Manipur.
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Orissa Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation for JV partner for development of mega food parks at suitable locations in the state of Orissa.
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Empanelment of Consultants/Contractors
During August 2010, 31 notices were published, inviting applications for empanelment of consultants & contractors. Some of the major notices were
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Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) invited bids for empanelment of consultants for various projects of BDA.
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Oil & Natural Gas Corporation invited bids for empanelment of additional workshop contractors for Mumbai Region (excluding Hazira).
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Indian Oil Corporation invited bids for empanelment of contractors for retail outlet construction works in the state of Maharashtra and Goa.
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