Sources said bids were submitted last month.
Commercial bids are likely to be opened late this month or early February, sources added.
Six jack-ups have been offered to ONGC in the first category.
This category seeks seven 300-feet independent leg cantilever rigs of MLT-116C, BMC-300 or Livingston-111C units.
Drilling giant Transocean has offered the Ron Tappmeyer and Randolp Yost — both presently working with ONGC.
