Steag Energy Services (India) Pvt. Ltd vs Gspc Pipavav Power Company Ltd. (Gppc)

The Supreme Court examined the validity of a public tender issued by GSPC Pipavav Power Company Ltd. for the operation and maintenance of a gas-based combined cycle power plant. The tender evaluation was based on the Quality and Cost Based System (QCBS), which balanced technical and financial criteria. The Court analyzed whether the tender process adhered to principles of fairness and transparency. It upheld the tender evaluation methodology, emphasizing the importance of considering both quality and cost in public procurement. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.