BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 01996687
- Registered Address
- Victory Point, Lyon Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, GU16 7EX
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 15,123
- Turnover
- £6,473,000,000
- EBITDA
- £688,000,000
Additional Details
- Website
- https://baesystems.com
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 6 March 1986
- Nature of Business
- 30300 - Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery84220 - Defence activities
- Industries
- Environment,Agriculture And Waste,Information Technology,Telecommunications And Data,Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Safety And Security,Supply Chain,Manufacturing And Commerce Models,Travel And Transportation
- Region
- South East
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 31 Jul 2025 | 24 | 69% | 28% | 3% | 8% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 28 Jan 2025 | 24 | 70% | 28% | 2% | 8% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jul 2024 | 25 | 68% | 29% | 3% | 11% |
| 01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 | 27 Jul 2023 | 26 | 65% | 31% | 4% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 2021 | 29 Jul 2021 | 31 | 56% | 38% | 6% | 12% |
| 01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 2020 | 28 Jul 2020 | 39 | 53% | 35% | 12% | 21% |
| 01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | 28 Jan 2019 | 34 | 57% | 33% | 10% | 27% |
| 01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2018 | 30 Jul 2018 | 37 | 54% | 35% | 11% | 21% |
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
Our 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase provide for payment at the end of the month following the month in which an invoice is received, subject to (i) a valid invoice being properly provided by the supplier and (ii) the relevant Supplies being delivered and accepted by us, in accordance with the contract. The full text of the standard payment term can be located in Clause 9 of the 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase at: https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/suppliers/air-sector. Whilst the company does contract certain of its material business on the basis of programme-specific bespoke terms and conditions, the relevant payment terms are largely consistent with those contained within the Standard Conditions of Purchase.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Where the date that an invoice has been received cannot be reliably established (primarily due to IT limitations), the supplier’s invoice date is used as day “0” for the purposes of the calculation of the reported payment statistics. It is not precisely known when payments actually credit into a supplier’s bank account (we do not have systems that accurately record this event). Therefore for the production of the disclosed statistics, we have made a reasoned estimation of when payments have cleared into a supplier's bank account. Where an invoice has been settled through the matching of a credit note, this invoice is not included in the payment statistics. If there is a partial match of a credit note against an invoice, the payment of the remainder of the invoice is included in the payment statistics.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
61
Dispute Resolution Process
As per our standard conditions of purchase, if a payment dispute arises, then the parties are required to follow a disputed invoicing process and use reasonable endeavours to resolve the dispute amicably. Any disputes that cannot be resolved are subject to arbitration. Our full dispute resolution process can be found in Clauses 9 and 35 of the 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase at: https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/what-we-do/suppliers/united-kingdom
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?
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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
Company Summary
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company based in the United Kingdom. The company is a subsidiary of BAE Systems plc and is responsible for the operations and manufacturing of various products and services.
The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a comprehensive sustainability program to reduce its environmental impact. This includes initiatives such as reducing carbon emissions, managing waste and water usage, and promoting sustainable supply chain practices.
BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services in the defense, security, and aerospace sectors. These include advanced military aircraft, naval ships, submarines, and land vehicles. The company also provides electronic systems, cybersecurity solutions, and support services for its customers.
The key people at BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED include the Chairman, Sir Roger Carr, and the Chief Executive, Charles Woodburn. The company has a global workforce of over 83,000 employees and operates in over 40 countries.
For more information on the company's products, services, and sustainability initiatives, you can visit their website at www.baesystems.com. The registered office address for BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED is Warwick House, Farnborough Aerospace Centre, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 6YU, United Kingdom.
