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Instrument Technology Limited

05462271

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
92 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
30/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

MENZIES ROAD, ST. LEONARDS-ON-SEA, TN38 9BB
Incorporated 24/05/2005

Compliance

Last accounts

30/09/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

30/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/05/2026

Due 07/06/2027

On track

Industry

26513
Manufacture of non-electronic instruments for measuring, testing and navigation

Officers

Mr David William Barlow

director · Since 17/06/2005

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Frazer-Bates

director · Since 23/09/2009

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 59

Mr James Karl Jefferies

director · Since 01/04/2013

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 50

Mr Russell Kaye

director · Since 23/12/2015

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Persons with Significant Control

Don'T Blink Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Itl Vacuum, Menzies Road, St. Leonards-On-Sea, TN38 9BB

Reg: 13613012 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 31/10/2021

Brockbox Limited

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

Itl Vacuum, Menzies Road,, St-Leonards-On Sea, TN38 9BB

Reg: 13938027 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 30/04/2022

Former PSCs

Mr David Frazer-Bates

Ceased 30/04/2022

Mr David William Barlow

Ceased 31/10/2021

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 28/01/2026Registered 04/02/2026
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 07/11/2022Registered 08/11/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC INVOICE FINANCE (UK) LTD

Created 03/10/2022Registered 10/10/2022
Charge
outstanding

HSBC UK BANK PLC

Created 09/09/2022Registered 12/09/2022
Charge
satisfied

FIVE ARROWS BUSINESS FINANCE PLC

Created 16/09/2015Registered 21/09/2015Satisfied 29/01/2020
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 10/12/2014Registered 16/12/2014Satisfied 07/10/2022
Charge
satisfied

LLOYDS BANK COMMERCIAL FINANCE LTD

Created 15/09/2014Registered 16/09/2014Satisfied 18/07/2023
charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 05/04/2012Registered 14/04/2012Satisfied 07/09/2016
charge
satisfied

STATE SECURITIES PLC

Created 29/07/2011Registered 05/08/2011Satisfied 24/10/2015
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANACIAL SERVICES LIMITED

Created 02/10/2009Registered 05/10/2009Satisfied 07/09/2016
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 01/12/2006Registered 07/12/2006Satisfied 20/10/2009
charge
satisfied

GE COMMERCIAL FINANCE LIMITED (THE SECURITY HOLDER)

Created 21/10/2005Registered 01/11/2005Satisfied 20/10/2009

CompanyRankvs 18+ SIC 26513 peers
66

Financial strength76th percentile among SIC peers · 19/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.17× · 12/20
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 strength19/25 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.

Liquidity12/20 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 30/09/2025

Turnover

£8.1M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£252k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£488k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£553k

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.8M

Current Liabilities

£3.2M

Fixed Assets

£1.5M

Debtors

£2.3M

Cost of Sales

£4.8M

Gross Profit

£3.4M

Admin Expenses

£2.3M

Operating Profit

£735k

Profit After Tax

£366k

68avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Dividends paid£350k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£83k
Bank loans & overdrafts£87k
Assets less current liabilities£2.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.17+£16k
20241.25-£4k
20231.22-£296k
20221.24+£50k
20211.47—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.