Task Engineering Solutions Faces Winding-Up Petition
A winding-up petition has been presented against Solihull-based civil engineering and staffing contractor Task Engineering Solutions Limited at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. The petition was filed on 13 October 2026 under case reference CR-2026-007926. Presentation of a winding-up petition is an ex parte procedural step and does not constitute a judicial determination that the company is insolvent or unable to pay its debts.
Corporate intelligence records indicate the filing was logged via the court CE-File electronic system. Creditors and counterparties tracking exposure across the construction supply chain can review the company on the daily winding-up petitions list.
Petition details
The registry filing contains the following formal court details:
- Court: Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions (Insolvency and Companies List, High Court of Justice)
- Case number: CR-2026-007926
- Case title: Task Engineering Solutions Limited
- Case type: Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition
- Filing date: 13 October 2026
- Petitioning creditor: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Petitioner's legal representative: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Debt amount: [Check the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Company snapshot
Task Engineering Solutions Limited was incorporated on 13 September 2018 under company registration number 11566955. The company's registered office on the public record is Office 38, Zenith House, Highlands Road, Solihull, West Midlands, England, B90 4PD.
According to Companies House, the company operates under four Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes:
- 41201: Construction of commercial buildings
- 42120: Construction of railways and underground railways
- 42990: Construction of other civil engineering projects not elsewhere classified
- 78200: Temporary employment agency activities
Financial statements, turnover figures, and balance sheet indicators are not stated in the published source for the current accounting period.
Directors and ownership
The register at Companies House records the following current and historical officers:
- Mr Kelvin Ansah-Akrofi: Current director, appointed 1 September 2025. British, resident in England, born January 1975. Previously served as director from 13 September 2018 to 24 July 2020, and as company secretary from 13 September 2018 to 27 July 2020.
- Mrs Caroline Ansah-Akrofi: Former director, appointed 24 July 2020 and resigned 1 August 2025; previously served as director from 13 September 2018 to 5 May 2020. British, resident in England, born April 1974.
- Mrs Sunanda Sharma: Former director, appointed 20 September 2021 and resigned 2 December 2024. British, resident in the United Kingdom, born June 1980.
- Mr Navraj Singh Brar: Former director, appointed 9 October 2020 and resigned 9 October 2020. British, resident in the United Kingdom, born December 1980.
- Mr James Smyth: Former director, appointed 9 October 2020 and resigned 9 October 2020. British, resident in the United Kingdom, born December 1979.
Persons with significant control (PSC)
According to the statutory PSC register:
- Mr Kelvin Ansah-Akrofi: Active PSC notified on 1 September 2025, holding ownership of shares 75% to 100%, with additional notifications recorded for ownership as a trust and as a firm. Previously held 75% to 100% shareholding, voting rights, and the right to appoint or remove directors between 13 September 2018 and 24 July 2020.
- Mrs Caroline Ansah-Akrofi: Ceased PSC (notified 24 July 2020, ceased 1 August 2025; held 25% to 50% of shares).
- Mrs Sunanda Sharma: Ceased PSC (notified 1 November 2022, ceased 2 December 2024; held 25% to 50% of shares).
- Mr Navraj Singh Brar: Ceased PSC (notified 22 October 2020, ceased 1 November 2022; held 25% to 50% of shares).
- Mr James Joseph Smyth: Ceased PSC (notified 22 October 2020, ceased 12 January 2021; held 25% to 50% of shares).
These public record entries establish factual ownership structures as filed and carry no implication regarding the merits of the winding-up petition.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No notices regarding the company have been recorded in The Gazette in relation to this petition. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a winding-up petition cannot be gazetted earlier than seven business days after service on the company, unless the court orders otherwise.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
The presentation of a winding-up petition under section 124 of the Insolvency Act 1986 is the earliest formal signal of contested or unpaid debt before the High Court. While it does not mean the company is in liquidation, commercial counterparties face specific statutory risks:
- Section 127 risks: Under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property, and any transfer of shares, made after the presentation of the petition is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless the court validates the transaction.
- Banking operations: Once commercial banks receive notification of a petition or spot it on the cause list, accounts are frequently frozen to avoid liability under section 127, disrupting day-to-day trade.
- Credit terms: Suppliers extending trade credit may seek immediate cash-on-delivery terms or retention of title checks.
Counterparty exposure matrix
| Counterparty Type | Primary Legal / Operational Risk | Recommended Immediate Action |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Trade Suppliers | Void disposition under s.127 Insolvency Act 1986 | Require payment upfront or enforce retention of title |
| Main Contractors | Project interruption, site labour withdrawal | Audit subcontract deliverables, halt uncertified stage payments |
| Lenders & Lessors | Impairment of floating security, default covenants | Review asset registers, confirm debenture registrations |
| Unsecured Creditors | Pari passu dilution in compulsory liquidation | Obtain copy petition, assess formal notice of intention to appear |
Professional risk assessment framework
1. Verify petition status: Confirm whether the petition remains active, has been adjourned, or is subject to a stay.
2. Run registry searches: Solicitors and credit committees should execute an independent winding up search when verifying other trading counterparties in the supply chain.
3. Assess pending contracts: If completing transactions, conveyancers and lenders should [Get a Winding Up Search Certificate →](#offers-certificate).
4. Audit outstanding receivables: Determine whether balances fall within dispute or require support alongside the petitioning creditor.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters and commercial finance providers dealing with civil engineering contractors must run an ongoing winding up petition search before approving major facility extensions. Discovering a petition after delivering plant or releasing stage payments exposes the supplier to clawback risks under the Insolvency Act 1986. Routine manual cause-list checks often miss filings made in the critical statutory window between court presentation and Gazette publication.
How to investigate further
Creditors and risk managers should monitor the public register for updates, including any upcoming hearing dates or validation orders. To track corporate changes, filings, and statutory notices for this business without manual searches, risk professionals can set up free company monitoring.
FAQ
What happens after a winding-up petition is presented?
After a petition is filed at court, the petitioning creditor must serve it on the company's registered office. The petition is allocated a hearing date before an Insolvency and Companies Court Judge or Registrar. If the debt is settled or disputed on substantial grounds, the company may apply to strike out or dismiss the petition.
How long does it take for a petition to be heard?
A hearing is typically listed between six and twelve weeks following presentation, depending on court capacity in the Insolvency and Companies List and the procedural timeline required for service and advertisement.
When is a winding-up petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petition cannot be advertised in The Gazette until at least seven business days have elapsed following service on the company, and at least seven business days before the hearing, unless directed by the court.
Can a company trade after a winding-up petition is presented?
A company may legally continue trading, but transactions are vulnerable to voidness under section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986 if an order is ultimately granted. Companies often apply to the court for a validation order under section 127 to allow continued operation of bank accounts and trade payments.
Disclaimer
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.