ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED has an average payment time of 39 days, placing most transactions firmly outside standard 30-day terms. The payment distribution is heavily concentrated in the 31-60 day band, which accounts for 73% of all payments, indicating a consistent pattern of delayed settlement rather than isolated late payments. Only 19% of invoices are paid within 30 days, suggesting that extended payment timelines are an embedded practice rather than an exception.
With 82% of payments classified as late, ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED presents a high and predictable pattern of non-compliance with standard payment terms. While the 8% of payments exceeding 60 days indicates that extreme delays are relatively uncommon, the overwhelming concentration in the 31-60 day range suggests a reliable but persistently slow payment cycle. Suppliers can expect a reasonably consistent cash flow delay of approximately 39 days, reducing unpredictability but not the underlying payment risk.
ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED represents a moderate-to-high payment risk, with 82% late payment rate making them a poor match for suppliers reliant on 30-day cash flow cycles. Suppliers should strongly consider negotiating contractual payment terms extended to 45-60 days to align with actual payment behaviour, thereby avoiding technical default disputes. Additionally, incorporating early payment incentives or late payment penalties into contract terms would help mitigate the financial impact of routine delays.
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 | 39 | 19% | 73% | 8% | 82% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days end of month from date of invoice
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Disputed payments are escalated to senior management and, failing resolution, the contractual dispute mechanism is followed.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
ACTEMIUM UK LIMITED is a private limited company operating in the United Kingdom. The Actemium brand is internationally recognised as a specialist in industrial process and automation services, and this UK entity operates under that established identity.
The company is registered in England under company number 00065493 and maintains its registered office at 1 Trinity Park, Bickenhill Lane, Birmingham, England, B37 7ES. Incorporated on 28 March 1900, the company has an exceptionally long-standing presence, making it one of the more historically established businesses on the UK companies register.
As part of the Actemium network, the company operates within the field of industrial engineering services, which encompasses electrical and automation engineering, process control, system integration, and the design and installation of industrial infrastructure. These services are delivered across a range of sectors including manufacturing, energy, and utilities.
With its registered office located in Birmingham, the company is positioned within one of England's principal industrial and commercial centres, supporting its focus on engineering solutions for industrial clients throughout the UK market.