Oracle Mechanical & Electrical Faces Winding-Up Petition
On 15 September 2026, a winding-up petition under case number CR-2026-006992 was presented against ORACLE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITED at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The filing marks the initiation of formal court proceedings governed by Section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Presentation of a petition is a procedural step taken by a petitioner and does not constitute a court judgment or determination of insolvency.
Petition details
The table below outlines the core filing metrics recorded in the HM Courts & Tribunals Service CE-File system.
| Attribute | Detail Recorded at Registry |
| --- | --- |
| Target Company | ORACLE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITED |
| Company Number | 11709917 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-006992 |
| Filing Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Court Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (CE-File) |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Alleged Debt Amount | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
| Listing Hearing Date | [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Daily court presentations across English jurisdictions are aggregated on the today's winding-up petition list.
Company snapshot
Public entries maintained by Companies House provide the following structural background:
- Incorporation Date: 4 December 2018
- Company Status: Active
- Registered Office: Unit 5 Lancaster Park Lancaster Way, Yeadon, Leeds, England, LS19 7ZA
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): 43210 (Electrical installation)
- Latest Financial Figures: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Directors and ownership
Official filings at Companies House record the officers and ownership structures of the company as follows:
- SPEIGHT, Andrew William: Appointed as director on 4 December 2018. The register records his month and year of birth as February 1987, nationality as British, and residence as the United Kingdom.
- Mr Andrew William Speight: Notified as a Person with Significant Control (PSC) on 4 December 2018. The register indicates ownership of 75% to 100% of shares, 75% to 100% of voting rights, and the right to appoint or remove directors.
These entries reflect historical filings on the public register and do not connect any named individual to financial wrongdoing or personal liability.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
A search of formal public notifications on The Gazette shows no statutory advertisements related to this petition at the time of publication.
How to run a winding up petition search
Credit control managers and legal advisers need clear visibility over court filings before extending trade credit or agreeing contract terms. Running a commercial winding up search reveals petition filings before court lists are advertised in public journals. Identifying a filing early allows risk officers to adjust credit terms and mitigate section 127 disposition risks under insolvency law.
Executing a periodic winding up petition search ensures that counterparty reviews capture live litigation across HM Courts & Tribunals Service.
Commercial exposure scenario
Consider an equipment wholesaler providing £40,000 of electrical supplies to a contractor under 30-day credit terms. If a petition is presented on day 10, any subsequent payment received from the debtor could be declared void under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if the court grants a winding-up order later.
Risk management steps in this scenario include:
1. Confirming the petition filing date against the CE-File registry.
2. Reviewing registered debentures to review company charges on Companies House.
3. Re-evaluating credit exposure and pausing unfulfilled trade deliveries.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a petition is presented against an active trading business, counterparty credit teams typically execute a structured risk review:
- Audit current accounts receivable and unbilled work in progress.
- Inspect security structures, fixed charges, and floating debentures on the register.
- Activate automated alerts through free company monitoring to capture any subsequent filings or officer changes.
Traditional due diligence vs automated intelligence
Historically, credit analysis required manual verification across WebCHeck, physical court cause lists, paper filings, and phone inquiries to court registries. This fragmented procedure frequently resulted in delayed notifications, exposing businesses to unexpected counterparty insolvency events.
Corp Intel unifies company registration data, court filings, charge logs, and insolvency notices into a continuous stream, delivering real-time actionable intelligence directly to risk decision-makers.
For credit teams and suppliers
Corporate credit underwriters and legal advisers must track high-risk counterparty filings proactively. Identifying a pending winding-up petition early prevents post-petition transaction exposure and preserves recovery rights. Utilizing continuous verification systems ensures credit decisions comply with internal compliance frameworks.
How to investigate further
To track developments for ORACLE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL LIMITED, review the corporate profile via Companies House or monitor listings directly through the Central Registry.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After presentation, the petition must be served on the target company. The court sets a hearing date where a judge determines whether to issue a winding-up order, dismiss the petition, or adjourn the hearing.
Does a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application made by a creditor or petitioner. The court has not made a finding of insolvency, and petitions can be dismissed, paid, or settled prior to the hearing.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition is usually advertised in The Gazette no less than seven clear business days after service on the company and at least seven clear business days before the hearing date.
What is the impact of Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986?
Section 127 provides that any disposition of the company's property made after the presentation of the petition is void unless validated by the court, should a winding-up order ultimately be granted.
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.