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HQW AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
66Fair
↑ 4.9vs last year
#3389 in UK
#33 in Air Travel
#181 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
00450577
Registered Address
Plymbridge Road, Estover, Plymouth, Devon, PL6 7LH
Status
Active
Employee Count
344
Turnover
£32,630,000
EBITDA
£2,450,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.bardenbearings.co.uk/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
8 March 1948
Nature of Business
28150 - Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
29320 - Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles
Industries
Air Travel, Manufacturing, Raw Materials And Intermediate Goods, Road Travel
Region
South West
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Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
27 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
51%
31-60 Days
36%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms39%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-01-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 202530 Jan 20262751%36%13%39%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202505 Aug 20252848%40%12%35%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202413 Feb 20253249%35%16%57%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202429 Jul 20243053%33%14%59%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201926 Jul 20193448%36%17%57%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201825 Jan 20193544%41%15%70%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20183154%34%12%82%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

23 different payment terms are used in the organisation ranging from immediate payment to 90 days 5th of following month . The most common term is 30 days 5th of following month (31%) and 60 days 5th of following month (11%) also 14 days net (11%).

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

90

Dispute Resolution Process

For any payment disputes, they are initially communicated to the UK accounts payable department. From then, the dispute is discussed with the person responsible in purchasing for that supplier. Any unresolved issues are escalated to senior management.

Other Payment Information

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?

❌

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

About this company

HQW Aerospace (UK) Limited is a Plymouth-based manufacturer of super precision ball bearings, trading under the Barden Bearings brand. Incorporated in 1948, the company designs and produces bearings, including deep groove, angular contact and spindle bearings, along with related components such as bearing cages, lubrication and closures. Its products are supplied into demanding sectors including aerospace and defence, medical systems, vacuum technology and space applications, where high speed, tight tolerances and reliability are required. The Barden brand is described as a world leader in super precision ball bearings, manufactured and designed at the company's Plymouth, UK facility, forming part of a wider international network of offices and locations.

Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: bardenbearings.co.uk · bardenbearings.co.uk

Financial Metrics

Cash
£681,949
Net Worth
£17,482,464
Total Current Assets
£21,263,602
Total Current Liabilities
£6,170,196

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