NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (EAST MIDLANDS) PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
90Excellent
0.5vs last year
#885 in UK
#42 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
02366923
Registered Address
Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,934
Turnover
£666,000,000
EBITDA
£439,400,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
1 April 1989
Nature of Business
35130 - Distribution of electricity
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
South West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
20 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:61 days
Max Contractual:61 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
90%
31-60 Days
8%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms14%

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: 2024-10-29
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202506 Nov 20252188%10%2%14%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202506 Nov 20252089%9%2%14%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202325 Oct 20231991%8%1%5%
01 Nov 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20231892%7%1%9%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20221893%6%1%14%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202121 Oct 20211794%5%1%8%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 20211793%6%1%9%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201923 Oct 20191891%8%1%17%

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

National Grid Electricity Distribution do have different types of standard contracts depending on the product, service or works but the standard payment terms for the majority of our contracts is Net Monthly - this means payment will be due on the last day of the month following the one in which NGED receives a correctly rendered invoice. This also applies to purchase orders raised with no formal contract in place.

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

61

Dispute Resolution Process

Invoice disputes and/or general enquiries regarding the status of an invoice would be dealt with by Accounts Payable Initially. If the enquiry could not be resolved it would be escalated to either the person responsible for raising the Order or the appropriate Business Management. For specific contractual disputes, the relevant member of the Procurement team would be contacted to resolve as quickly as possible.

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

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (EAST MIDLANDS) PLC is a leading electricity distribution company in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable electricity to its customers.

The company's sustainability program focuses on reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources. As part of this program, they have invested in smart grid technology to improve energy efficiency and reduce waste. They also work closely with local communities to support environmental initiatives and promote energy conservation.

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (EAST MIDLANDS) PLC offers a wide range of products and services, including electricity distribution, connections, and metering services. They also offer emergency response and maintenance services to ensure uninterrupted supply to their customers.

The key people at NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (EAST MIDLANDS) PLC include the company's Managing Director, who oversees the overall operations and strategy, and the Director of Sustainability, who leads the company's sustainability efforts.

For more information on the company and its services, customers can visit their website at https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-distribution/east-midlands or contact them at their registered office address: National Grid Electricity Distribution (East Midlands) PLC, 1-3 Exchange Street, Leicester, LE1 6BD.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,100,000
Net Worth
£1,917,800,000
Total Current Assets
£275,300,000
Total Current Liabilities
£281,400,000

Company Location