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TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract titled "Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting," focusing on the development of a roof lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) document with modular paragraphs for different project owners. This contract, under the procurement category of legal documentation and certification services, was awarded on 9th January 2026 to the supplier Muckle LLP. The contracting process was classified under a direct procurement method below the threshold, completed without competition. The project's location is within the North East region of the United Kingdom, specifically Darlington, and is set to start on 2nd February 2026, ending on 31st March 2026, with a potential extension up to 30th September 2026, contingent on funding availability for the fiscal year 2026-27.

This tender offers significant avenues for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in legal services associated with renewable energy projects. It emphasises the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure business in the public sector without facing competition from larger companies. The contract’s nature demands expertise in legal documentation and certification within the context of renewable energy projects, aligning well with businesses experienced in drafting legal agreements for infrastructure developments in the net-zero and sustainability domains. The absence of competition in this procurement stage highlights opportunities for niche players in the legal sector to establish partnerships and demonstrate their capabilities in a growing market focused on sustainability.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') on behalf of North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub will be awarding a contract for Development of one roof lease and one PPA document with modular paragraphs for different project owners. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005222842

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060274
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001713-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MUCKLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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