---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060274"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-09"
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# TVCA-PROC-0650 - Solar for Business Legal Contract Drafting

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060274

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001713-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,660 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MUCKLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79130000 - Legal documentation and certification services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001713-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001713-2026
  9th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005222842
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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