Isentra Ltd Enters Administration
Lancashire-based engineering firm ISENTRA LTD has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. A statutory notice published in The Gazette on 22 October 2026 confirmed the appointment under High Court case number CR-2026-007838.
Commercial counterparties, trade suppliers, and lenders must act quickly to assess open contracts, outstanding invoices, and physical assets affected by the administration order.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment notice published on 22 October 2026 records the following details:
- Company Name: ISENTRA LTD
- Company Number: 09924961
- Notice Type: Appointment of administrators (Notice code 2410)
- Court: High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD)
- Court Reference: CR-2026-007838
- Appointing Party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators and Firm: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Case timeline
| Date | Step | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 2026-10-19 | Notice of appointment of administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 2026-10-22 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions records that formal notice of appointment was lodged on 19 October 2026. Formal publication in The Gazette followed three days later on 22 October 2026 under court reference CR-2026-007838.
Company snapshot
Companies House records provide the following corporate background:
- Incorporation Date: 21 December 2015
- Registered Office: Suite 2 Chatsworth House Ackhurst Park Industrial Estate, Foxhole Road, Chorley, PR7 1NW, England
- Company Status: Active (pre-administration filing update)
- Primary SIC Code: 28250 (Manufacture of non-domestic cooling and ventilation equipment)
- Latest Filed Figures: Not stated in the supplied register extract
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record two active directors and two persons with significant control (PSCs):
- Mr Daniel John Hamilton Clark: Appointed as a director on 21 December 2015. British nationality, resident in England, born in April 1974. Notified as a PSC on 20 December 2016, holding 50% to 75% of shares, 50% to 75% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mrs Lara Marie Clark: Appointed as a director on 25 January 2018. British nationality, resident in England, born in July 1975. Notified as a PSC on 20 December 2016, holding 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
These details reflect statutory filings submitted to Companies House. The public register records these appointments and shareholding tiers without commentary on management conduct.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Entering administration triggers an immediate statutory moratorium under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. The moratorium prevents creditors from initiating or continuing legal proceedings, executing judgments, or repossessing goods without the permission of the court or the appointed administrators.
Key considerations for trade creditors and clients:
- Ongoing operations: The administrators manage the company affairs and property. They will assess whether the business can continue trading as a going concern or if assets must be realised.
- Creditor claims: Unsecured creditors cannot pursue direct debt collection. Debts must be submitted via a formal proof of debt to the administrators once their details are confirmed.
- Customer orders: Customers with unfinished machinery or equipment orders must liaise directly with the joint administrators to determine delivery or contract status.
This summary provides general legal context and does not constitute formal insolvency or legal advice.
Creditor response framework
Trade creditors and plant suppliers exposed to Isentra Ltd should follow this step-by-step checklist:
1. Review contract terms: Check whether supply contracts contain valid Retention of Title (ROT) clauses, allowing recovery of delivered ventilation equipment not yet paid for.
2. Preserve accounting evidence: Collate all purchase orders, dispatch notes, signed delivery receipts, and outstanding statements to support your proof of debt.
3. Run a security audit: Use a company charge check to see existing qualifying floating charge holders (QFCH) registered against the company.
4. Avoid further unsecured deliveries: Suspend pending consignments until administrators confirm in writing that supply costs will be treated as an expense of the administration.
Identifying corporate distress before administration
Credit risk teams and commercial litigators often discover insolvencies only after a notice appears in The Gazette. Relying on paper filings or periodic register updates exposes suppliers to significant bad-debt risk.
Traditionally, credit controllers had to monitor court cause lists manually, telephone the Insolvency Service, or search through Gazette notifications daily. Conducting a fast winding up search flags petitions and appointment filings weeks before statutory notices are printed.
Automated systems bridge this operational gap. Setting up free company monitoring delivers immediate alerts whenever a customer or counterparty files a charge, changes directors, or receives an insolvency notice.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit managers and commercial lawyers extending credit to manufacturing contractors must establish clear insolvency screening routines before onboarding and during contract renewals. Failing to run a proper insolvency check before approving credit limits leaves suppliers vulnerable to sudden administration freezes. Conducting a routine winding up petition search ensures exposure is capped before legal enforcement prevents asset recovery.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
Prior to the 22 October 2026 administration appointment (Gazette notice 2410), Isentra Ltd had maintained active trading status since its 2015 incorporation. The statutory notice records that formal administration orders originated from the Chancery Division of the High Court under case reference CR-2026-007838.
FAQ
What caused Isentra Ltd to enter administration?
The published Gazette notice and court records state only that administrators were appointed under court number CR-2026-007838. Public records do not provide internal commercial reasons or commentary regarding the insolvency.
Can creditors repossess equipment from the company premises?
No direct action may be taken without consent. The statutory moratorium under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 restricts repossession of goods or enforcement of security without court approval or consent from the administrators.
How can suppliers submit a claim?
Creditors must submit a formal proof of debt form alongside supporting invoices, delivery notes, and contracts once administrator contact details are published via Companies House form AM01.
What is the purpose of administration compared to liquidation?
Administration aims to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better result for creditors than immediate winding up, or realise property to make distributions to secured or preferential creditors.
How do credit teams monitor other trade accounts for insolvency?
Credit teams conduct a regular winding up search across the High Court registry to identify petitions and administrator notices well before formal publication.