Winding-Up Petition Presented Against TES Rentals Ltd
A winding-up petition was presented against TES Rentals Ltd on 1 October 2026 at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions under case reference CR-2026-007509. The presentation of a petition represents the formal commencement of court action under the Insolvency Act 1986; it is not a judicial determination of insolvency or a guarantee that a winding-up order will be granted.
Creditors and counterparties monitoring credit risk can review the company's full registry profile on Corp Intel and monitor daily filings via the today's cause list tracker.
Petition details
The table below details the filing as recorded in the court CE-File system:
| Attribute | Court Record Details |
| :--- | :--- |
| Company Name | TES Rentals Ltd |
| Company Number | 07780837 |
| Case Reference | CR-2026-007509 |
| Court Registry | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
| Filing Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Petitioning Creditor | [Shown in the creditor report →](#offers-creditor) |
Company snapshot
According to Companies House records, TES Rentals Ltd was incorporated on 20 September 2011. The company's corporate summary includes:
- Registered Office Address: Tes Rentals Limited, Dawes Lane, Scunthorpe, England, DN15 6UW
- Company Status: Active
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC): Not stated in the published source
- Financial Position: Latest turnover and net asset figures are not stated in the published source
Directors and ownership
Public filings at Companies House record the officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) for TES Rentals Ltd:
- Mr Phillip James Wray: Appointed as director on 13 June 2025. Notified as a Person with Significant Control on 13 June 2025, holding between 75% and 100% of shares and voting rights, alongside the right to appoint and remove directors.
- Mrs Pauline Smith: Appointed as director on 20 September 2011 and resigned on 13 June 2025. Formerly recorded as a PSC holding 75% to 100% of shares and voting rights until her PSC status ceased on 13 June 2025.
These details reflect historical and current entries on the official register. Mention of officers or PSCs does not connect any individual personally to the petition or indicate personal fault.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
No recent statutory notices under The Gazette were published for TES Rentals Ltd within the supplied dataset. Presentation at the Central Registry is the initial public sign of legal proceedings prior to statutory advertisement or court hearings.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
When a winding-up petition is presented, counterparties face commercial and legal consequences under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Any disposition of company property or payment made after the petition presentation date is void if a winding-up order is subsequently made, unless validated by the court.
Practical risk assessment checklist
When discovering a petition filing against a counterparty, risk teams typically execute the following verification steps:
1. Confirm the petition status directly with the Central Registry or via a formal court search.
2. Freeze or review post-petition trade credit facilities to prevent exposure under Section 127 voidance risks.
3. Request formal clarification from the company's directors regarding their intention to settle, dispute, or seek a validation order.
4. Monitor official updates in the court cause list and statutory advertisements in The Gazette.
Composite scenario
Consider an equipment supplier delivering goods on 30-day terms to a mid-sized commercial buyer. If a petition is filed on 1 October and the supplier delivers stock on 5 October without running a prompt check, any payments received post-petition could be reclaimed by a court-appointed liquidator if a winding-up order follows. Conducting a routine winding up search prior to extending credit helps mitigate this risk.
How to run a winding up petition search
Checking company solvency manually requires contacting the Central Registry by telephone, searching Companies House filings, or cross-checking court cause lists line by line. This process can cause delays when making time-sensitive credit decisions.
Executing a winding up petition search through dedicated data systems aggregates court registry data, Companies House notifications, and Gazette entries into a single automated feed. To track potential corporate distress across key suppliers or commercial debtors, credit managers use free company monitoring to receive real-time alerts whenever new filings or petition records are indexed.
An automated winding up search provides early warning capabilities before formal Gazette advertisement occurs.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, legal advisers, and commercial risk officers require verified information prior to extending high-value credit terms or executing key contracts. Missing an active winding-up petition can lead to unrecoverable debt exposure and clawback claims from liquidators under statutory insolvency rules. Setting up structured alerts ensures your organisation receives daily updates on pending petitions and corporate filings.
FAQ
What is the difference between a petition presentation and a winding-up order?
Presentation is the filing of an application by a creditor seeking to wind up a company for unpaid debts. A winding-up order is the final court ruling granting that application and placing the business into compulsory liquidation.
How long after filing is a hearing listed?
Court hearing dates vary depending on court list capacity, but hearings are typically listed between four and eight weeks after the initial presentation date at the High Court or local specialist court.
When is a petition advertised in The Gazette?
Under the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioner generally must wait at least seven business days after serving the petition on the company before advertising it in The Gazette, unless court approval is obtained earlier.
Can a company continue trading after a petition is presented?
Yes, presenting a petition does not automatically stop trading. However, directors must manage Section 127 risks, as bank accounts may be frozen once financial institutions become aware of the advertisement.
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.