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| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 59 | 7% | 50% | 43% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 07 Oct 2025 | 54 | 8% | 57% | 35% | 6% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 11 Apr 2025 | 57 | 7% | 54% | 39% | 16% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 54 | 9% | 57% | 34% | 21% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | 52 | 11% | 58% | 31% | 7% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 53 | 12% | 56% | 32% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 02 May 2023 | 50 | 16% | 56% | 28% | 35% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 25 Oct 2022 | 48 | 17% | 60% | 23% | 24% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 27 Apr 2022 | 46 | 25% | 54% | 21% | 19% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 05 Oct 2021 | 46 | 21% | 58% | 21% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 13 Oct 2020 | 47 | 21% | 55% | 24% | 26% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 14 Apr 2020 | 48 | 19% | 55% | 26% | 19% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 48 | 18% | 58% | 24% | 22% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 26 Apr 2019 | 47 | 20% | 56% | 25% | 22% |
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Standard payment terms
The Company has the following standard payment terms with its suppliers: Where no agreement exists, the company will pay suppliers 30 days end of month Subject to the correct price on the invoice Terms may vary in accordance with individual agreements with suppliers which normally vary from 30 to 60 days.
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
Where non-payment is due to invoicing inaccuracy because of incorrect pricing/quantities or the quality of goods or services provided, the invoice is put on hold until the error is resolved. Once resolved, payment will be made in line with the terms of the supplier, unless the invoice is overdue where it will be paid in the next available payment run.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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
Smith Brothers Stores Limited is the registered entity trading as Aquatechnik UK, based in Blaby, Leicestershire. It supplies the Safety-Plus pipe system, comprising multi-layered composite pipe and patented PPSU fittings, for sanitary, heating, air conditioning and compressed air installations across domestic, commercial and industrial settings. The wider Aquatechnik group, established in Italy in 1982, manufactures these pipe systems under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 conditions, with fittings that are WRAS-approved and Lloyd's Registered. The UK operation focuses solely on the Safety-Plus system, available in sizes from 16 to 75mm, used in projects including site renovations and care campus installations.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: aquatechnik.co.uk · aquatechnik.co.uk