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Plextek Limited

02305889

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

THE PLEXTEK BUILDING LONDON ROAD, SAFFRON WALDEN, CB10 1NY
Incorporated 17/10/1988

Compliance

Last accounts

31/03/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/12/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/08/2025

Due 21/08/2026

On track

Industry

74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr Ian Andrew Murphy

director · Since 17/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 10 other boards

Dr Colin Richard Smithers Bsc Fiee C Eng

director · Since 17/10/1991

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 5 other boards

Mr Timothy Jackson

director · Since 01/05/2002

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Also on 4 other boards

Mr Mark Edward Fardell

secretary · Since 25/07/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Plextek Holdings Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

The Plextek Building London Road, Great Chesterford, Saffron Walden, CB10 1NY

Reg: 09833991 · Companies House · Limited By Shares

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Ian Andrew Murphy

Ceased 06/04/2016

Mr Timothy Jackson

Ceased 06/04/2016

Dr Colin Richard Smithers

Ceased 06/04/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 36+ SIC 74909 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.1× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength25/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity20/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/03/2021

Net Worth

£2.6M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£243k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.6M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£1.2M

Fixed Assets

£22k

Debtors

£3.6M

17avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£2.6M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20213.10

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.