Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has awarded a five-year Operation & Maintenance (O&M) contract to Jayram Industries (India) Private Limited for the 39 MW (AC) solar photovoltaic power plant located at Yellandu, Telangana. The utility-scale power plant is owned by public sector coal mining enterprise The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL). BHEL originally floated the tender for this O&M contract on May 22, 2026.
Contract Details & Scope of Work
Jayram Industries will provide complete operation and maintenance services focused on maintaining plant performance, maximizing operational uptime, and ensuring continuous energy yield across the installation.
Key contractual specifications, financial metrics, and procurement parameters established in the tender documentation issued by BHEL EDN Bangalore include:
- Scope of Services: Comprehensive operation and maintenance works to ensure asset optimization, preventive and routine equipment servicing, and sustained power output for the 39 MW (AC) solar PV plant.
- Execution Period & Term Clarification: While initial media reports cite a 5-year contract term, official BHEL Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) specifications define an overall work execution period of 123 months (3,690 days).
- Disclosed Tender Value: ₹7,68,80,000.
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹15,38,000, payable to BHEL EDN Bangalore (560026).
- Bid Validity: 90 days from the bid submission date.
- Procurement & Location Metadata: The site is situated within PIN Code area 507123 (Yellandu, Telangana), with official bid evaluation and tender opening conducted at EDN Bangalore.
About the Yellandu Solar Project
Commissioned in 2021, the Yellandu facility is an operational utility-scale solar asset that contributes directly to the regional clean energy generation mix.
| Parameter | Project Specification |
| Capacity | 39 MW (AC) / 39 MWp (DC) |
| Technology | Solar Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Location | Usirikayalapalli Village, Singareni Mandal, Khammam District, Yellandu, Telangana (PIN Code: 507123) |
| Geographic Coordinates | 17.5690, 80.3180 |
| Commissioning Year | 2021 |
| Ownership | 100% owned by The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) |
Corporate Background: SCCL and Jayram Industries
- The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL):
- Ownership Structure: Public sector enterprise jointly owned by the Government of Telangana (51% equity share) and the Ministry of Coal, Government of India (49% equity share).
- Corporate Governance: Headquartered in Kothagudem, Telangana; led by Chairman and Managing Director N. Balram, IRS.
- Operational Footprint: Major energy supplier operating 17 open-cast and 22 underground mines in Telangana, supported by a regular workforce of approximately 41,000 employees.
- Clean Energy Expansion: Transitioning its internal power consumption model toward renewables by adding solar assets across its operational zones. SCCL currently operates 224 MW of solar capacity and is targeting an expansion to 450 MW to achieve net-zero power consumption across its mines, offices, and residential colonies.
- Jayram Industries (India) Private Limited:
- Corporate Profile & Registration: Incorporated on November 16, 2011 (CIN: U28113TG2011PTC077457). Registered address: Flat No. 203, Kadiris Apurupa Urban, 2nd Floor, Sy No.196, Laxmi Nagar, Botanical Garden Road, Kondapur, Hyderabad, Telangana 500084.
- Capitalization & Governance: Authorized share capital of ₹2 Cr and paid-up capital of ₹2 Cr. Board of Directors includes Sakhamuri Satish Babu and Sakhamuri Sujatha.
- Operations & Financial Metrics: Service provider offering end-to-end solar power plant infrastructure and operational services. The company generated annual revenue between ₹50 Cr and ₹100 Cr for FY 2024–25, achieving a 1-year revenue CAGR of 58% and a 1-year EBITDA CAGR of 217%. As of July 2025, the company employed 245 personnel.
Official Sources & Citations
- ePublishing System, Government of India (Central Public Procurement Portal) Official Government Tender Details: Tender ID: 2020_BHEL_545003_1 — BHEL Yellandu 39MW O&M
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) Official Central Public Sector Enterprise Website: BHEL Official Portal
- The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) Official Government Public Sector Undertaking Website: SCCL Official Portal
- Jayram Industries (India) Private Limited Official Corporate Portal: Jayram Industries Official Portal
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