HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR LIMITED has an average payment time of 51 days, placing the majority of transactions firmly in the 31-60 day window, which accounts for 60% of all payments. Only 27% of invoices are settled within the standard 30-day term, indicating that extended payment timelines are the norm rather than the exception for this company. With 13% of payments exceeding 60 days, there is a meaningful tail of significantly delayed settlements that suppliers must factor into cash flow planning.
A late payment rate of 32% signals a notable lack of consistency in meeting agreed payment terms, meaning roughly one in three invoices will not be paid on time. The concentration of payments in the 31-60 day band does provide some degree of predictability, suggesting payments rarely arrive extremely early or extremely late, but the 13% over-60-day category introduces meaningful cash flow risk. Overall, payment behaviour is moderately predictable but unreliable against standard terms, creating a risk profile that requires active monitoring.
Suppliers considering extending credit to HAWKER SIDDELEY SWITCHGEAR LIMITED should anticipate an effective payment cycle of approximately 51 days and plan working capital accordingly, rather than relying on standard 30-day terms being met. The 32% late payment rate warrants protective measures such as shorter initial credit limits, early payment incentives, or explicit contractual late payment penalties to reduce exposure. Ongoing invoice tracking and proactive payment chasing from day 40 onwards would be advisable to mitigate the risk of payments sliding into the over-60-day category.
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 | 51 | 27% | 60% | 13% | 32% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jul 2025 | 61 | 13% | 39% | 48% | 78% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The standard contractual length of time for payment of invoices 45 days from invoice date Maximum contractual payment period 45 days from invoice date
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
In August 2025, payment terms were reduced from 60 days from invoice date to 45 days from invoice date
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
45
1. The supplier is referred back to the purchasing department/individual buyer, via email or telephone. 2. If not resolved, a face to face meeting with purchasing will be organised to discuss the issue. 3. Where necessary, disputes will be escalated to senior management. 4. As a last resort, disputes are passed to the legal department for arbitration or legal proceedings.
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
Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited is a private limited company operating within the electrical equipment sector, specialising in the manufacture and supply of switchgear products. The company forms part of the established Hawker Siddeley industrial group, reflecting a long-standing presence in the UK's electrical engineering industry.
The company is registered in England and Wales under company number 00370559 and has been in continuous operation since its incorporation on 10 November 1941, giving it over eight decades of trading history. Its registered office is located at Nottingham Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1EX, placing it within the East Midlands region.
Companies operating in the switchgear sector in the UK typically design, manufacture, and supply electrical switching equipment used to control, protect, and isolate electrical circuits and apparatus. Such products are supplied to a broad range of industries including energy generation and distribution, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and utilities.
With its long-established incorporation date and active status, Hawker Siddeley Switchgear Limited represents one of the more enduring organisations within the UK's electrical engineering landscape, maintaining a registered presence in Loughborough, a town with a well-recognised industrial and engineering heritage.