Cotswold Doors Ltd Enters Administration
Cotswold Doors Ltd has entered administration, according to a statutory notice published in The Gazette on 16 October 2026. The appointment follows proceedings in the High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies List under case number 007741 of 2026. The company had previously been subject to a winding-up petition presented by HM Revenue and Customs in August 2026.
When a trading counterparty enters administration, suppliers, trade creditors, and customers face immediate operational and legal consequences. Commercial credit teams must act quickly to assess outstanding exposure, exercise contractual rights, and lodge formal claims.
Gazette notice details
The public record contains the following statutory details regarding the administration appointment:
- Company name: COTSWOLD DOORS LTD
- Company number: 05476358
- Gazette notice date: 16 October 2026
- Notice type: Appointment of Administrators (Notice code 2410)
- Court: High Court Of Justice, Insolvency & Companies List
- Court case number: No 007741 of 2026
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators and insolvency firm: Not fully stated in the published source extract
- Registered office in notice: 11th Floor, Landmark St Peter's Square, Manchester (truncated in published notice)
Company snapshot
According to Companies House, Cotswold Doors Ltd is an active private limited company incorporated on 9 June 2005.
| Detail | Record |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Number | 05476358 |
| Incorporation Date | 9 June 2005 |
| Nature of Business (SIC) | 46130 (Agents involved in the sale of timber and building materials) |
| Registered Office | Unit 1 Whelford Industrial Estate, Whelford Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, England, GL7 4DT |
| Company Status | Active (administration appointment published) |
| Latest Filed Financials | Not available in the current statutory digest |
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for Cotswold Doors Ltd. The register lists the following active and historical appointments:
- David Neil Campbell: Director, appointed 9 June 2005. British, resident in the United Kingdom, born August 1951.
- Simon Paul David Campbell: Director, appointed 1 January 2007. British, resident in England, born October 1977.
- Nicola McDermott: Director, appointed 1 January 2007. British, resident in the United Kingdom, born April 1980.
- Simon Campbell: Secretary, appointed 14 July 2006. British.
- James Alan Wilkinson: Director, appointed 1 September 2016, resigned 27 September 2024. British, resident in England, born December 1969.
- Marrieanne Campbell: Secretary, appointed 9 June 2005, resigned 23 January 2006. British.
The register of persons with significant control records:
- Mr David Neil Campbell: Notified on 9 June 2016; holds 50% to 75% of shares and significant influence or control over the company.
- Mr Simon Paul David Campbell: Notified on 9 June 2016; holds significant influence or control over the company.
- Mr James Alan Wilkinson: Notified on 15 November 2016; ceased to be a person with significant control on 27 September 2024.
Statutory register facts do not indicate wrongdoing or personal liability on the part of any officer or shareholder.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The administration notice follows recent contentious proceedings in the High Court of Justice. The Gazette records two significant insolvency publications for the company within a three-week window:
1. Appointment of Administrators (16 October 2026): Filed under High Court Insolvency & Companies List case No 007741 of 2026.
2. Winding-Up Petition (25 September 2026): High Court of Justice (Chancery Division) Companies Court case No CR-2026-006228 of 2026. The petition was presented on 10 August 2026 by the Commissioners for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as petitioning creditor, with a hearing scheduled for 7 October 2026 at the Royal Courts of Justice.
A company facing an HMRC winding-up petition frequently uses administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986 to provide a statutory moratorium while exploring rescue or restructuring options.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration creates a statutory moratorium under paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. Creditors cannot initiate or continue legal proceedings, enforce security, or repossess goods without the permission of the High Court or the consent of the joint administrators.
This moratorium prevents unsecured creditors from levying execution against company assets. Unsecured debts incurred prior to the appointment date cannot be paid until the administrators determine whether funds are available to make a distribution. Customer contracts and unfulfilled supply orders remain under the control of the appointed administrators.
Creditor response checklist
Suppliers and counterparties should take structured steps to protect their commercial position:
1. Check for retention of title (ROT): Identify whether supply contracts contain valid ROT clauses and issue immediate formal notice to the administrators claiming ownership of unpaid stock.
2. Halt credit terms: Suspend open credit facilities immediately. Any ongoing supplies must be agreed with the administrators on an administration-expense basis in writing.
3. Conduct a winding up search: Use a winding up search across linked corporate entities or associated trading names to identify whether group entities are also facing petition hearings.
4. Submit a proof of debt: Request the administrators' formal statement of claim form. Collate all unpaid invoices, delivery notes, and purchase contracts.
5. Monitor creditor reports: Administrators must issue their initial proposals within eight weeks of appointment under Rule 3.35 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
Scenario: managing supply chain exposure
Consider a commercial supplier delivering £45,000 of joinery components to a distributor on 60-day terms. When the customer enters administration following a petition, standard unsecured collection efforts fail immediately due to the moratorium.
If the supplier had performed a regular winding up petition search or checked today's court cause lists, the August HMRC petition would have alerted the credit controller two months before the administration. The supplier could have reduced credit limits, enforced cash-on-delivery terms, or claimed title on goods delivered before processing, recovering stock rather than holding an unsecured claim.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and commercial managers must verify customer solvency before extending extended settlement terms. Missing a petition filing or administration order exposes suppliers to total write-offs on recent shipments. Performing an automated winding up search before contract renewals ensures teams detect insolvency actions weeks before a company enters formal insolvency.
Manual searches versus automated intelligence
Credit professionals historically tracked counterparties by inspecting the Companies House file, reviewing printed Gazette editions, and placing telephone enquiries with the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. This workflow is slow and risks missing filings made between statutory reporting dates.
Corp Intel consolidates court cause lists, Gazette notices, and Companies House records into a continuous feed. Instead of manual lookups, credit teams use free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts whenever a counterparty is named in a winding-up petition or administration order.
FAQ
What caused Cotswold Doors Ltd to enter administration?
The published Gazette notice records the administration order under High Court case No 007741 of 2026. While HMRC presented a winding-up petition on 10 August 2026, the specific commercial factors leading to the administration are not disclosed in public notices.
How can suppliers claim unpaid invoices from Cotswold Doors Ltd?
Suppliers must submit a formal proof of debt to the appointed administrators once their contact details are confirmed via Companies House or The Gazette. Creditors should compile all outstanding invoices, delivery receipts, and contractual terms.
Can creditors repossess goods delivered to the company?
Creditors with enforceable retention of title clauses can seek recovery of identifiable, unpaid goods. However, because the statutory moratorium prohibits repossession without consent, suppliers must notify the administrators in writing before attempting to retrieve stock.
What is the difference between a winding-up petition and administration?
A winding-up petition is a court application to liquidate a company and distribute its assets to settle debts. Administration provides temporary statutory protection from creditor actions to attempt business rescue or achieve a better realization of assets than liquidation.
How can credit controllers monitor other counterparties for insolvency risk?
Credit controllers can run a winding up search to verify petition histories and configure free company monitoring to track ongoing filings across high-risk accounts.
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