MRMU (HIE) Limited Enters Administration
MRMU (HIE) LIMITED has entered administration under Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. A formal appointment notice was published in The Gazette on 4 November 2026 pursuant to proceedings in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Bristol under court reference CR-2026-000157.
Gazette notice details
The statutory appointment details recorded in the official public record are summarised below:
| Record Field | Filing Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | MRMU (HIE) LIMITED |
| Company Number | 07635987 |
| Court | High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Bristol, Insolvency & Companies List (ChD) |
| Court Reference | CR-2026-000157 |
| Notice Code | 2410 (Appointment of administrators) |
| Notice Publication Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Appointing Party | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Appointed Administrators | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Administrators' Firm & Contact | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to records maintained at Companies House, MRMU (HIE) LIMITED was incorporated on 17 May 2011.
- Registered Office: Suite B, Blackdown House, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom, TA1 2PX
- Company Status: Active (administration appointment notified)
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 55100 (Hotels and similar accommodation)
- Financial Position: Accounts filings and balance sheet figures are [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Public register filings record the following individual and corporate officers and persons with significant control (PSCs):
Current Officers
- Mr Mark Richard Upton: Director, appointed on 17 May 2011. British nationality, resident in England, born in February 1969.
Persons with Significant Control
- Mr Mark Richard Upton: Individual PSC notified on 18 January 2017. Holds 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
- Marblehome Limited (Company Number 04559629): Corporate PSC notified on 22 August 2018. Holds 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights.
These entries reflect register records only and make no assertion regarding personal conduct or insolvency liability.
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration creates an immediate statutory moratorium under Paragraph 43 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. This moratorium prevents creditors from starting or continuing legal actions, executing court judgments, or repossessing goods without court permission or administrator consent.
Unsecured trade creditors, landlords, and commercial partners cannot enforce debts directly against the company during this period. Day-to-day management authority transfers from company directors to the court-appointed administrators, who act as officers of the court and agents of the company.
Creditors holding unpaid invoices or claims must submit a formal proof of debt to the administrators. Details on submitting claims and contacting the case managers can be accessed via the statutory notice links.
Creditor verification and response framework
When a commercial counterparty enters administration, suppliers and lenders must act quickly to preserve recovery prospects. The following framework outlines practical steps for credit control and legal teams:
1. Cease uncredited deliveries: Suspend further supply of goods or services under existing credit terms until the administrators confirm whether trading will continue and offer personal undertakings or administrative expense status.
2. Review retention of title (ROT): Identify whether supply contracts contain valid ROT clauses. Send formal notice to the administrators requesting that stock be inventoried and segregated before it is processed or sold.
3. Run registry and insolvency checks: Performing a winding up search across court registries reveals whether prior petitions were presented against an entity, clarifying the legal sequence leading up to the administration order.
4. Quantify contractual exposure: Calculate outstanding balances, accrued interest, goods supplied, and unbilled work in progress. Ensure cross-company guarantees or third-party indemnities are identified.
5. Submit proof of debt: Prepare and lodge a formal proof of debt under Rule 14.4 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, accompanied by relevant contracts, statements, and delivery notes.
Commercial Scenario: Managing Supplier Exposure
Consider an accommodation supplier providing ongoing linen and catering services to a hotel operating company. Upon receiving notice of Bristol court case CR-2026-000157, the supplier faces £45,000 in unpaid receivables across 60 days.
Rather than waiting for general creditor circulars, the supplier's credit team reviews contract terms to check if goods held on site remain subject to retention of title. Concurrently, they verify whether earlier winding up petitions had been filed by checking court lists. Conducting an official winding up search confirms whether prior statutory demands or petitions took place. The supplier then immediately files a formal proof of debt with the administrators to ensure their claim is admitted for any future dividend distributions.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit controllers and commercial finance teams require prompt visibility when counterparties experience insolvency distress. Relying solely on scheduled Companies House updates often leaves suppliers exposed during the critical window between court filings and register changes. When trade creditors conduct a formal winding up petition search, they verify court proceedings across the High Court and regional business courts ahead of statutory gazetting.
Historically, credit managers and solicitors completed these tasks manually by contacting the Insolvency Service Central Registry, reviewing court rolls, and checking individual Gazette releases. Corp Intel consolidates these workflows into structured, real-time alerts. Setting up free company monitoring ensures your credit team receives immediate notification when notices, petitions, or administrator appointments are registered.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The statutory record for MRMU (HIE) LIMITED confirms the following administration filing:
- 4 November 2026: Statutory Gazette notice code 2410 published, confirming the appointment of administrators under court reference CR-2026-000157 in the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Bristol.
FAQ
What is court reference CR-2026-000157?
CR-2026-000157 is the formal insolvency case number assigned by the High Court of Justice Business and Property Courts in Bristol (Insolvency & Companies List, Chancery Division) for the administration proceedings of MRMU (HIE) LIMITED.
How does a creditor submit a proof of debt?
Creditors must obtain a standard proof of debt form, detail their claim with supporting contracts and unpaid invoices, and submit it directly to the appointed administrators named in the administration proceedings.
Does administration terminate existing supplier contracts?
Administration does not automatically terminate commercial contracts unless an express termination-on-insolvency clause applies. However, suppliers cannot enforce pre-insolvency debts without court or administrator approval due to the statutory moratorium.
What is the difference between administration and liquidation?
Administration aims to rescue the company as a going concern, achieve a better outcome for creditors than liquidation, or realise property to make distributions to secured or preferential creditors. Liquidation focuses strictly on winding up the company, selling assets, and dissolving the entity.
How can suppliers track subsequent court filings?
Creditors can monitor the company via Companies House updates, The Gazette, and specialized registry tracking services to stay informed of administrator proposals, progress reports, and creditor meetings.