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Biopharma Process Systems Limited

02337313

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

BIOPHARMA HOUSE, WINCHESTER, SO23 0LD
Incorporated 23/01/1989

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

full

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 17/03/2026

Due 31/03/2027

On track

Industry

72110
Research and experimental development on biotechnology
74909
Other professional, scientific and technical activities

Officers

Mr Andrew Edward Cowen

director · Since 05/02/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Michael Roy Richards

secretary · Since 05/02/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 25 other boards

Mr Michael Roy Richards

director · Since 05/02/2009

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 74

Also on 25 other boards

Mr Rupert James Graham Lowe

director · Since 05/02/2009

DIRECTOR

ENGLISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Also on 18 other boards

Dr Kevin Richard Ward

director · Since 01/01/2016

R & D DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 56

Also on 1 other board

Mr Patrick Conway

director · Since 06/04/2018

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Mr Roberto Castangia

director · Since 01/01/2019

TECHNOLOGY SALES DIRECTOR

ITALIAN · ENGLAND · Age 47

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Andrew John Howells

director · Since 01/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 59

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Richard Lewis

director · Since 01/12/2025

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Mr Mattia Cassanelli

director · Since 01/12/2025

ITALIAN · ITALY · Age 35

Persons with Significant Control

Pe487 Ltd

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors
right-to-appoint-and-remove-directors-as-trust

Biopharma House, Winnall Valley Road, Winchester, SO23 0LD

Reg: 6802470 · Companies House · Limited Liability Company

Notified 03/01/2025

Former PSCs

Kolker Capital Inc.

Ceased 15/01/2020

Charges5 outstanding

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outstanding

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Charge
outstanding

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Created 26/09/2013Registered 09/10/2013
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outstanding

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charge
outstanding

ANDREW COWEN, RUPERT LOWE,MICHAEL RICHARDS AND KOLKER CAPITAL INC

Created 05/02/2009Registered 20/02/2009

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 72110 peers
70

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.81× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£9.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£4.2M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£154k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£6.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£10.4M

Current Liabilities

£3.7M

Fixed Assets

£3.4M

Debtors

£4.1M

Cost of Sales

£7.9M

Admin Expenses

£2.4M

Profit After Tax

£142k

66avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£159k
Dividends paid£818k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£3.0M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£32k
Bank loans & overdrafts£302k
Assets less current liabilities£10.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.81+£142k
20234.02

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.