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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

14 Apr 2026 at 11:41

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

24 Feb 2026 at 16:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Tees Valley Combined Authority has recently terminated a legal contract drafting process titled "TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting," aimed at creating legal documentation related to solar projects within the industry category of legal services. Located in Darlington, UKC13, the authority sought to engage with North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub for the development of roof leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs). Initially awarded to Muckle LLP under a limited competition procurement method, the contract experienced early completion by 31st March 2026. Notably, key dates included the contract signing on 22nd January 2026, concluding with a publication notice issued on 14th April 2026, signalling the contract's termination.

The procurement process for solar-related legal contract drafting by Tees Valley Combined Authority presented business opportunities primarily for firms specialising in legal documentation and certification services. With the focus on energy and infrastructure sectors, this provides growth avenues for SMEs equipped with expertise in drafting lease and agreement documents for renewable energy projects. The original contract offered £26,660 in value and contained options for extension until September 2026, promising sustained engagement, dependent on funding availability. Thus, this tender was suited to legal firms, particularly those well-versed in energy sectors and possessing capabilities to support net-zero projects effectively.

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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/033721-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
14 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20263 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
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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