Torsion Projects Limited Enters Administration
Leeds-based construction firm Torsion Projects Limited has entered administration under Schedule B1 of the Insolvency Act 1986, following formal proceedings in the High Court of Justice. A notice of appointment was published in The Gazette on 19 October 2026 under court reference CR-2026-007706.
The appointment places the business under the protection of a statutory moratorium. Creditors, subcontractors, and commercial counterparties must now direct all claims and operational enquiries to the court-appointed administrators.
Gazette notice details
The statutory notice provides the following verified case particulars:
- Notice date: 19 October 2026
- Notice code: 2410 (Appointment of administrators)
- Court: High Court of Justice, Business and Property Division, Insolvency & Companies List in London
- Court reference: CR-2026-007706
- Appointing party: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
- Administrators and firm: [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor)
Case timeline
The formal insolvency proceedings for case CR-2026-007706 are recorded across the following statutory registries:
| Date | Step | Source |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 16 October 2026 | Notice of appointment of administrator filed | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| 19 October 2026 | Administrator Appointed (Gazette notice 2410) | The Gazette |
The record shows that the notice of appointment of an administrator was initially received and registered on 16 October 2026. The official statutory notice was subsequently published in The Gazette on 19 October 2026.
Company snapshot
Public filings from Companies House record the structural profile of the business:
- Company name: TORSION PROJECTS LIMITED
- Company number: 12092020
- Incorporation date: 8 July 2019
- Company status: Active (pending statutory registration of administrator filings)
- Nature of business (SIC): 41201 (Construction of commercial buildings), 41202 (Construction of domestic buildings)
- Registered office: Tomlinson House Capitol Boulevard, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0TS, England
- Latest filed financials: Not supplied in the source data
Directors and ownership
Companies House records document the current and historic officer appointments for Torsion Projects Limited. Public register facts show two active directors:
- Mr Daniel Thomas Spencer: Director, appointed 8 July 2019. British, resident in England, born January 1981.
- Mr Martin Carl Hutson: Director, appointed 16 March 2022. British, resident in England, born March 1966. Register records show a prior term as director between 8 July 2019 and 18 November 2019.
Former statutory officers include Mr Luke John Milner (director from 8 July 2019 until resignation on 31 December 2020) and Mr Martin James Foster (secretary from 8 July 2019 until resignation on 25 November 2020).
According to the register of persons with significant control (PSC):
- Mr Daniel Thomas Spencer: Holds 50% to 75% of shares, 50% to 75% of voting rights, and the right to appoint and remove directors (notified 8 July 2019).
- Mr Martin Carl Hutson: Holds 25% to 50% of shares and 25% to 50% of voting rights (notified 10 May 2023).
What administration means for creditors and customers
Administration is a statutory procedure governed by Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986. Its primary statutory objective is to rescue the company as a going concern, or, failing that, to achieve a better result for the company's creditors as a whole than would be likely if the company were wound up without first entering administration.
This creates immediate legal consequences for suppliers, subcontractors, and clients:
- Statutory moratorium: A general moratorium prevents the commencement or continuation of legal proceedings, enforcement of security, or execution against company property without the consent of the administrators or permission of the court.
- Director powers: The statutory powers of the directors to manage the affairs of the company are suspended; executive control passes to the joint administrators.
- Proof of debt: Unsecured creditors cannot demand immediate payment of outstanding invoices. Creditors must submit a formal proof of debt detailing amounts owed, supported by invoices and delivery evidence.
- Contracts and retention of title: Subcontractors and suppliers with retention of title (ROT) clauses over plant, equipment, or materials delivered to sites must notify the administrators promptly before attempting recovery or asserting property rights.
Disclaimer: This overview provides general insolvency information and does not constitute legal or financial advice.
Creditor verification and response protocol
Trade creditors and suppliers exposed to contracting entities entering administration should implement a structured review process:
1. Cease supply under unsecured terms: Halt open credit facilities and pause deliveries immediately until written confirmation is obtained from the administrators regarding adoption of contracts or post-appointment supply agreements.
2. Run court and insolvency searches: A formal winding up search verifies whether pre-existing court proceedings or petition filings preceded the administration order.
3. Audit contract and security documentation: Identify executed collateral warranties, retention accounts, personal guarantees, and registered debentures.
4. Lodge formal claims: Submit an itemised proof of debt to the administrators with supporting statements, purchase orders, and proofs of delivery.
5. Monitor parent and group entities: Check related corporate entities for cross-guarantees or shared exposure across active construction sites.
Practical scenario: trade creditor exposure
Consider an electrical contractor owed £45,000 for completed works on a commercial scheme. When an administration notice appears, issuing legal proceedings or a statutory demand is blocked by the Schedule B1 moratorium. Performing a winding up petition search against a commercial counterparty is an essential step before entering significant trade credit agreements, as petition filings often precede administration orders by weeks.
Once the notice is filed, the creditor's priority shifts from litigation to formal claims administration. Unsecured claims rank behind fixed-charge holders, preferential creditors (including secondary preferential claims by HMRC for PAYE and VAT under the Finance Act 2020), and the prescribed part fund.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit risk teams and main contractors must verify counterparty stability before certifying valuations, issuing advance payments, or novating contracts. Relying solely on annual accounts filed months in arrears leaves credit managers exposed to sudden project terminations. Conducting a regular winding up search across high-risk accounts allows credit controllers to spot distress signals before a formal administration moratorium takes effect. Setting up ongoing due diligence with free company monitoring ensures automated alerts whenever winding-up petitions, court orders, or Gazette administration notices are lodged.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
The statutory administration notice was published on 19 October 2026 under The Gazette's insolvency section (Notice 2410). It follows the administrative filing recorded with the High Court on 16 October 2026.
Subsequent filings will include Form AM01 (Notice of administrator's appointment) at Companies House, followed by the administrators' proposals, which must be circulated to creditors within eight weeks of appointment under Rule 3.32 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016.
FAQ
What is the purpose of court case CR-2026-007706?
Case CR-2026-007706 represents the formal administration filing for Torsion Projects Limited in the High Court of Justice, Business and Property Division, Insolvency & Companies List in London.
Can creditors still recover plant or materials from active sites?
Suppliers with valid retention of title clauses cannot simply enter site to repossess goods once an administration moratorium is active. Suppliers must contact the appointed administrators in writing, present the contractual terms, and obtain written consent before taking recovery action.
How do suppliers submit a claim in the administration?
Creditors must obtain a proof of debt form from the administrators, compile supporting invoices, timesheets, and contracts, and return the claim pack to the administrator's designated contact address.
How quickly must the administrators issue their proposals?
Under paragraph 49 of Schedule B1 to the Insolvency Act 1986, the administrators must prepare and distribute their proposals to all known creditors within eight weeks of their appointment, outlining the strategy for the company.
How can counterparties verify whether other group companies are affected?
Counterparties can conduct corporate registry and court cause-list checks across parent companies, operating subsidiaries, and connected directors to detect linked filings.
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