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- Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd
- Company number
- 10230717
- Incorporated
- 14 Jun 201610 years trading
- Registered office
- 68 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AF
- Nature of business
- Scaffold erection
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd is a 10-year-old private limited company registered in Liverpool, company number 10230717, one of 69 scaffolding companies in Liverpool. Its next accounts are due at Companies House on 31 March 2027, and the CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC on 30 June 2027.
Key dates
Worked out from the year end and filing history on the Companies House register.
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Finances
From each year's balance sheet filed at Companies House. Small companies do not have to publish turnover or profit, so these are balance sheet figures.
- Net assets down £22K (-3.1%) on the year before, to £693K.
- Net assets rose in 5 of 8 year-on-year comparisons on record.
- Current assets of £593K against £196K owed within a year: 3.0 times cover.
- 13 employees on average during the year.
- Balance sheets on record for 9 years, 2017 to 2025.
Net assets by year
| Year end | Net assets | Cash | Current assets | Owed within a year | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2025 | £693K | £230K | £593K | £196K | 13 |
| 30 Jun 2024 | £715K | £186K | £630K | £198K | 13 |
| 30 Jun 2023 | £973K | £187K | £806K | £211K | 18 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £588K | £130K | £579K | £242K | 18 |
| 30 Jun 2021 | £369K | £372K | £215K | 10 | |
| 30 Jun 2020 | £255K | £316K | £211K | 10 | |
| 30 Jun 2019 | £255K | £16K | £211K | ||
| 30 Jun 2018 | £192K | £34K | £139K | ||
| 30 Jun 2017 | £41K | £24K |
Public contracts won
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd has 2 public sector contract awards on record, from 2020 to 2024. Source: Contracts Finder and Find a Tender award notices. For all of them the published figure is a shared or multi-year ceiling (a framework place, a multi-supplier award, or more than a small company could hold alone), so no value is shown. 1 of these were matched by the company's exact name because the notice gave no company number.
Awards by year
Main buyers
- Magenta Living1 award
- Rand Associates Consultancy Services Limited1 award
| Buyer | Contract | Value | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magenta Living | Responsive and Void Framework | Ceiling, not shown | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Rand Associates Consultancy Services Limited | Magenta Living - Framework Contracts for Responsive and Void Property Works | Ceiling, not shown | 28 Apr 2020 |
Where Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd is registered
The registered office is in Liverpool (L1), in the Liverpool local authority area, North West. Show L1 9AF on a map.
Other trade companies in L1
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- Karle Construction LimitedProperty developers
- McOre Electrical LtdRepair services
- Aintrees Facilities LtdElectricians
- Emoto Repairs LtdMechanics and garages
- Jas Lifting LimitedSpecialist contractors
- Smarter Future Homes LimitedFinishing trades
- Digi Care & Repair LimitedRepair services
Shared registered office
27 companies on our pages use this registered office address. An address shared this widely is usually an accountant's office or a company formation agent's service address, not where the business trades from.
What happens if Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd files late
Companies House charges an automatic penalty the day after the deadline, and it rises the longer the accounts are late. These are the dates for this company's accounts due on 31 March 2027.
| Companies House | Accounts delivered | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 month late | 1 Apr 2027 to 30 Apr 2027 | £150 |
| 1 to 3 months late | 1 May 2027 to 30 Jun 2027 | £375 |
| 3 to 6 months late | 1 Jul 2027 to 30 Sep 2027 | £750 |
| More than 6 months late | From 1 Oct 2027 | £1,500 |
Penalties double if the accounts were also late the year before.
| HMRC (CT600) | From | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day late | 1 Jul 2027 | £200 |
| 3 months late | 30 Sep 2027 | another £200 |
| 6 months late | 30 Dec 2027 | HMRC estimates the tax and adds 10% of the unpaid tax |
| 12 months late | 30 Jun 2028 | another 10% of any unpaid tax |
For returns filed on or after 1 April 2026. Late three times in a row and the £200 penalties become £1,000 each.
Company details
As held on the Companies House register.
- Company number
- 10230717
- Status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 14 June 2016 (10 years ago)
- Registered office
- 68 Rodney Street, Liverpool, L1 9AF
- Nature of business
- Scaffold erection (SIC 43991)
- Year end
- 30 June (accounting reference date)
- Accounts type
- Total exemption (full)
- Last accounts made up to
- 30 June 2025
- Last confirmation statement
- 8 June 2026
- Charges (mortgages)
- 1 outstanding of 1 registered
Filing notes for scaffolding companies
Scaffolding companies own a lot of equipment that wears out, so capital allowances on scaffold stock and vehicles are usually the biggest adjustment between accounting profit and taxable profit.
Similar companies in Liverpool
Other active scaffolding companies registered in Liverpool.
- VB Scaffolding Ltd2024
- Vinbridge Ltd2021
- Wolf Scaffolding Limited2022
- 1ST Choice Scaffolding Limited2003
- A & L Scaffolding NW Ltd Ltd2025
- Adapt Scaffolding Limited2018
- Ajs Scaffolding NW Ltd2018
- Alps Access Solutions Ltd2026
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Frequently asked questions
When are Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd's accounts due?
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd's next accounts are due at Companies House by 31 March 2027 (in 170 days), covering the period to 30 June 2026.
When is Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd's CT600 due?
The CT600 for the period to 30 June 2026 is due at HMRC by 30 June 2027, 12 months after the period end. The corporation tax itself is payable earlier, by 1 April 2027.
Is Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd still trading?
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd is listed as active on the Companies House register as of 1 Oct 2026. Active means it has not been dissolved or entered insolvency; it does not show whether it is currently taking on work.
What does Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd do?
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd is registered under Scaffold erection (SIC 43991).
How old is Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd?
Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd was incorporated on 14 June 2016, 10 years ago.
Has Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd won public sector contracts?
Yes. Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd has 2 contract awards from public bodies on Contracts Finder and Find a Tender, most recently from MAGENTA LIVING.
What is the penalty if Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd files its accounts late?
Companies House charges £150 if the accounts are up to 1 month late, £375 up to 3 months, £750 up to 6 months and £1,500 after that, doubled if the previous year's accounts were also late. HMRC charges £200 for a CT600 filed a day late and another £200 at 3 months.
Official records
View Universal Contract Scaffold Ltd on Companies House for filed documents, officers and the full history.
Based on the Companies House register (snapshot 1 Oct 2026). Deadlines are worked out from the register and assume a standard accounting period; a change of year end or a short period moves them. This page is general information, not tax or accountancy advice.