Singareni Collieries Floats Balance-of-Works Tender for 22 MW Overburden Dump Solar Project at Ramagundam; Bids Due October 12, 2026

The Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) has issued a balance-of-works tender for a 22 MW (AC) overburden dump-based solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant at Ramagundam in Telangana, with bid submissions closing on October 12, 2026. The contract encompasses comprehensive turnkey responsibilities, ranging from plant engineering and procurement to long-term operations and maintenance, as part of the state-owned miner’s systematic effort to deploy utility-scale solar infrastructure across reclaimed mining terrain.

Project Overview: Ramagundam Overburden Dump Solar Installation

The 22 MW (AC) project is situated on top of the Over Burden (OB) dump of the Opencast-I (OCP-I) mine in the Ramagundam-III area, located within the Peddapalli district of Telangana. Constructed at an elevation of 120 meters on the overburden hillock, the installation represents a specialized engineering approach to establishing solar arrays on elevated, artificial terrain created by mining deposits.

The total financial allocation for the project stands at Rs 126 crore, reflecting a capital expenditure rate of approximately Rs 5 crore per megawatt (MW) of solar capacity.

Historically, mining overburden dumps were dedicated primarily to extensive tree plantations designed to suppress dust and mitigate environmental pollution caused by active opencast mining activities. The Ramagundam project implements an innovative land-utilization concept by repurposing non-operational overburden land for utility-scale solar generation, converting reclaimed industrial acreage into clean energy generation assets without encroaching on agricultural or forest land.

Scope of Work: Balance-of-Works Requirements

The balance-of-works tender requires the successful bidder to execute end-to-end engineering, procurement, construction, and long-term asset management services. The designated scope of work includes:

• Design & Engineering: Complete detailed design and system engineering for the entire 22 MW (AC) solar PV plant.
• Procurement & Supply: Sourcing, manufacturing, and supply of all balance equipment and required materials.
• Erection & Commissioning: Execution of civil and electrical erection works, structural installation, field testing, and final grid synchronization and commissioning.
• Operation & Maintenance: Delivery of comprehensive Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services for a period of 10 years following commercial operation.

Tender Details & Submission Deadlines

Key technical and administrative parameters for the Ramagundam balance-of-works solar tender are detailed below:

Note: Specific Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) figures or distinct financial eligibility criteria for this specific 22 MW balance-of-works tender were not specified in the source documentation and are thus omitted.

About the Issuer: SCCL’s Renewable Energy Push

Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) is a major Indian state-owned coal mining corporation jointly owned by the Government of Telangana (51% equity) and the Government of India (49% equity).

SCCL’s aggressive push into solar and hydro energy is driven by significant economic imperatives. The company currently spends approximately Rs 450 crore annually to purchase 750 million units of power from the Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (NPDCL) for its mining operations and residential colonies—with the Ramagundam area alone accounting for Rs 250 crore in annual electricity purchases. Developing internal solar infrastructure directly offsets these escalating power bills while aiding the firm’s transition toward zero carbon emissions:

• Current Solar Capacity: SCCL has already commissioned 234.5 MW of solar capacity across eight operational areas in Telangana, contributing to an overall output of roughly 800 million units of solar power to date.
• Renewable Targets: The company has set an intermediate target to establish 534 MW of solar power capacity across its various coal mining zones.
• Long-Term Scaling: Over the long term, SCCL envisions expanding its total solar generation pipeline to 5,000 MW.
• Strategic Partnerships: To support its clean energy strategy, SCCL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL). The strategic partnership includes plans to establish a 500 MW Pumped Storage Power Plant at the Medipalli Opencast mine in Ramagundam, alongside exploring additional green hydrogen and geothermal power initiatives.

Official Website & Tender Links

• Official SCCL Portal: Singareni Collieries Official Website (Use this link to navigate to SCCL’s official website and procurement/tenders portal)
• Tender Listing Page: SCCL 22 MW Solar Tender Listing (Ref. No. 100839036) (Contains tender scope details, ref number, and closing date details)