GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
55Fair
8.4vs last year
#3327 in UK
#1269 in London

Company Information

Company Number
01911653
Registered Address
21 Holborn Viaduct, London, EC1A 2DY
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,090
Turnover
£494,948,000
EBITDA
£34,523,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
7 May 1985
Nature of Business
84220 - Defence activities
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
44 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
46%
31-60 Days
41%
After 60 Days
13%
Not Paid Within Terms51%

Payment Features

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

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202531 Jul 20254446%41%13%51%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20254650%36%14%67%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202426 Jul 20243970%25%5%44%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202301 Feb 20246143%32%25%68%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202230 Jul 20226543%21%36%67%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202125 Jan 20223870%25%5%43%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20184280%14%6%48%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

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

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

30 days 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

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoice and payment queries are initially dealt with by our Accounts Payable Team. Each member of the team are responsible for a group of suppliers and will be up-to-date on the current status of their individual accounts. If there are complex issues preventing the approval of an account, it will be transferred to either our Supply Chain, Commercial and/or our Legal Department to assist with resolution.

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.

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.

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.

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

Company Summary

GENERAL DYNAMICS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED is a leading global aerospace and defense company with a strong presence in the United Kingdom. The company specializes in providing innovative products and services for the military, government, and commercial sectors.

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing their environmental impact through energy efficiency, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing. They have also implemented initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within their workforce.

The company's products and services include advanced military technology, such as armored vehicles, communication systems, and weapons, as well as aerospace systems, including jet engines and avionics.

Key people in the company include Kevin Graney, President of General Dynamics UK, and David Cole, Managing Director of General Dynamics UK.

For more information on their products, services, and sustainability efforts, you can visit their website at www.gd.com. Their registered office address is Oakdale Business Park, Southampton Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0HR, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
£388,348,000
Total Current Assets
£1,483,551,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,123,125,000

Company Location