Triton KG2 GmbH Sole Bidder to Qualify in ONGC's Deepwater Drilling Rig Tender (Samudra Manthan Mission, Mumbai)
Technical Evaluation Key Takeaways
- ✓ ONGC Mumbai tender for deepwater drilling rigs under Samudra Manthan Mission.
- ✓ Only Triton KG2 GmbH technically qualified.
- ✓ Technical evaluation completed; financial bids yet to open.
- ✓ Tender process managed via EPROCURE.
- ✓ Project aims to boost offshore drilling capacity.
- ✓ Result announced on 5 August 2026.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has completed the technical evaluation for its Mumbai tender to charter hire deepwater drilling rigs under the Samudra Manthan Mission. Only Triton KG2 GmbH has been declared technically qualified at this stage.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released the technical evaluation results for its high-profile tender to charter hire deepwater drilling rigs in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The project is a key part of the Government of India's Samudra Manthan Mission, aimed at strengthening the nation's offshore energy infrastructure.
According to the official result published on 5 August 2026, only one bidder—Triton KG2 GmbH—has been declared technically qualified for the next stage of the procurement process. The tender was managed through the EPROCURE platform.
The Award
At the technical evaluation stage, Triton KG2 GmbH is the sole bidder to have qualified for ONGC's Mumbai tender for charter hiring of deepwater drilling rigs under the Samudra Manthan Mission. No other bidders were technically accepted at this point.
Bidders (2)
About the Project
- Project involves charter hiring of deepwater drilling rigs for ONGC.
- Initiative is part of the Government of India's Samudra Manthan Mission.
- Tender managed by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited via EPROCURE.
- Location of operations is Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Technical evaluation is the current stage; financial bids not yet opened.
Why It Matters
This technical qualification is a significant step in ONGC's efforts to enhance offshore drilling capabilities under a national mission, impacting India's energy security and offshore exploration capacity.
With only Triton KG2 GmbH clearing the technical stage, the tender now moves towards the financial evaluation phase. The outcome will determine the final contractor for this critical offshore drilling project.


