Mr V Valceliunas v And others set out in the attached schedule Orbital Express Launch Limited (In Administration) — 2026

The tribunal upheld the complaint that Orbital Express Launch Limited (In Administration) failed to meet its collective redundancy consultation duties. The respondent dismissed 20 or more employees at one establishment within 90 days or less. The claimants were dismissed with effect from 18 February 2026. The respondent failed to ensure that employee representatives were elected under section 188A of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 and to consult them under section 188. The claimants were entitled to bring the complaint because it concerned a failure relating to the election of employee representatives. No recognised trade union was involved.

Employment Judge J Hendry issued judgment on the available material under Rule 22 of the Employment Tribunal Procedure Rules 2024. No response was received by the deadline of 9 June 2026. The joint administrators, appointed on 18 February 2026, had confirmed by letter dated 29 May 2026 that they consented to the proceedings for a protective award.

The tribunal made a protective award for the claimants dismissed as redundant at the respondent's site at 5/6 Innovation Way, Forres Enterprise Park, Forres. It ordered the respondent to pay remuneration for a protected period of 90 days beginning on 18 February 2026. The judgment did not quantify the award in money.