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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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24 Feb 2026 at 16:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, acting as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting". Located in Darlington, United Kingdom, the procurement falls within the industry category of legal documentation and certification services. The procurement stage is marked as "award" and concludes a limited competition method that is below the threshold. The award was made to Muckle LLP on 22nd January 2026, with the contract period starting on 2nd February 2026 and initially extending until 31st March 2026, with the potential for further extension until 30th September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for legal firms specialising in documentation services, particularly those proficient in drafting modular contracts for solar business applications. Muckle LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise, secured the contract, demonstrating that SMEs with expertise in contract law could successfully compete for similar tenders. Businesses in the North East and Yorkshire regions, which focus on supporting net-zero initiatives, might find lucrative projects in similar sectors due to the high demand for such legal expertise.

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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 have awarded 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=1008495460

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016615-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 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
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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