BHEL announces 2 MW solar project tender in Hyderabad

11 Jul 2023 CW Team

It was mentioned that the deadline for bid submission is July 18, 2023, and bids will be opened on the same day.

The responsibilities encompassed within the project involve the design, construction, synchronisation, startup, operation, and maintenance of the solar power project. Additionally, the selected developer will be responsible for supplying the generated electricity to BHEL for a duration of 25 years.

The project also entails the development of a power evacuation network, designed to interconnect with the 11 kV system at New Pipe and Plate Yard in BHEL Township.

Interested bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 1 million.

Upon successful bid selection, the developer must provide a performance bank guarantee (PBG) amounting to Rs 6 million before signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This must be done within 21 days from the issuance of the letter of intent or earlier.

The PBG should be submitted in two parts, with the first part valued at Rs 1.2 million and the second part valued at Rs 4.8 million.

It is mandatory for bidders to submit bids for the entire capacity of the project.

The selected bidder will enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BHEL, which will have a duration of 25 years.

The project's commissioning must be completed within six months from the effective date of the PPA. In the event of surplus power generation by the solar power plant, BHEL has the authority to directly purchase the excess power. Furthermore, BHEL retains the discretion to sell any excess power to the distribution company.

BHEL will provide the identified land for the project to the successful bidder under the "Right-to-Use based on free of cost" arrangement.

Also read:
Odisha invites bids to solarise 43 govt buildings
AGEL to raise Rs 12k crore to repay debt, boost capex

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has announced that bids are being invited to select a solar project developer for the establishment of a 2 MW grid-connected solar power project at BHEL's Campus in Ramachandrapuram, Hyderabad. The project will be executed on a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) basis. It was mentioned that the deadline for bid submission is July 18, 2023, and bids will be opened on the same day. The responsibilities encompassed within the project involve the design, construction, synchronisation, startup, operation, and maintenance of the solar power project. Additionally, the selected developer will be responsible for supplying the generated electricity to BHEL for a duration of 25 years. The project also entails the development of a power evacuation network, designed to interconnect with the 11 kV system at New Pipe and Plate Yard in BHEL Township. Interested bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 1 million. Upon successful bid selection, the developer must provide a performance bank guarantee (PBG) amounting to Rs 6 million before signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). This must be done within 21 days from the issuance of the letter of intent or earlier. The PBG should be submitted in two parts, with the first part valued at Rs 1.2 million and the second part valued at Rs 4.8 million. It is mandatory for bidders to submit bids for the entire capacity of the project. The selected bidder will enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BHEL, which will have a duration of 25 years. The project's commissioning must be completed within six months from the effective date of the PPA. In the event of surplus power generation by the solar power plant, BHEL has the authority to directly purchase the excess power. Furthermore, BHEL retains the discretion to sell any excess power to the distribution company. BHEL will provide the identified land for the project to the successful bidder under the Right-to-Use based on free of cost arrangement. Also read: Odisha invites bids to solarise 43 govt buildings AGEL to raise Rs 12k crore to repay debt, boost capex

Infrastructure Energy

28 Aug 2025

REC Hosts 56th AGM, Highlights Record Growth and Sustainability

REC Limited conducted its 56th Annual General Meeting (AGM) today through video conferencing, chaired by Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman & Managing Director. The meeting highlighted the company’s record operational and financial performance during the year, along with its strong focus on sustainability and ESG-led initiatives.Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman & Managing Director, in his address noted that REC achieved significant milestones during the year, strengthening its position as a performance-driven public financial institution. Loan sanctions stood at Rs 3.37 trillion, with disbur..

Infrastructure Transport

28 Aug 2025

ADGBR Reviews Road Projects under Project Vartak

Additional Director General Border Roads (ADGBR) Jitendra Prasad conducted a four-day review of ongoing road and bridge construction works under Project Vartak in the area of responsibility (AoR) of the 42 Border Roads Task Force (BRTF) from 19 to 22 August.Prasad inspected key infrastructure projects including the Balipara–Charduar–Tawang (BCT) road, Sela–Chabrela–Banga Janga Gonpa road, Banga Janga Gonpa–Lagamche GG road, the Sela tunnel, and multiple roads in the Nelya sector.At various construction sites, project officials briefed him on project scope, progress, timelines, and op..

Infrastructure Transport

28 Aug 2025

Nitin Gadkari Launches Three Highway Projects in Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, laid the foundation stone for three National Highway (NH) projects in Madhya Pradesh on 24 August. According to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), the projects are designed to reduce travel time, ease congestion, enhance road safety, and improve connectivity across key corridors.The first project covers the four-laning of the 17.87 km Amazhar–Barela stretch, completing the Jabalpur Ring Road. The upgrade will divert heavy vehicles away from the city, reduce accident risks, and ensure smoother connectivity from A..