NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

Company Information

Company Number
02366977
Registered Address
1 - 3 Strand, London, WC2N 5EH
Status
Active
Employee Count
Coming Soon
Turnover
Coming Soon
EBITDA
Coming Soon

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
1 April 1989
Nature of Business
35120 - Transmission of electricity
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
30 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
47%
31-60 Days
51%
After 60 Days
2%
Not Paid Within Terms1%

Payment Features

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

Company Review

Trend Analysis

The average payment time for NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC is 30 days, however, a significant trend shows 51% of payments occur between 31 and 60 days. This indicates that while the average is on target, suppliers should anticipate payments often extending into the second month.

Volatility Analysis

Payments are highly predictable, with 98% of invoices settled within 60 days and only 1% officially marked as late. The primary risk factor for suppliers is the strong likelihood of payments landing in the 31-60 day bracket rather than strictly within 30 days.

Summary Analysis

Suppliers should anticipate a payment cycle typically ranging from 30 to 60 days, rather than consistently within 30 days. While the overall risk of non-payment or extreme delay is very low, suppliers must adjust cash flow forecasts to accommodate the prevalent 31-60 day payment window.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-11-17
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 202517 Nov 20253047%51%2%1%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202529 Apr 20253144%53%3%8%
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 202431 Oct 20243050%47%3%10%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202402 May 20243146%52%2%7%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20233049%49%2%10%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20232858%40%2%13%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20222948%50%2%8%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202230 Apr 20222850%47%3%8%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202131 Oct 20213148%50%2%12%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202129 Apr 20213923%75%2%8%
01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 202029 Oct 20204313%82%5%20%
01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 202030 Apr 20204415%81%4%10%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201930 Oct 20194612%81%8%15%
01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 201930 Apr 20194213%82%5%14%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20184114%82%4%11%

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

42 days from invoice date

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

All disputes raised will be handled by a combination of the dedicated Purchase to Pay team, the Procurement team and the business unit working with the supplier

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 TRANSMISSION PLC is an active public limited company, as indicated by its name, it specialises in electricity transmission

Its core function involves the large-scale movement of electrical power

The company was incorporated on 1 April 1989 and operates from London

Its registered office is situated at 1 - 3 Strand, London, WC2N 5EH, and it is registered under company number 02366977

In the UK market, companies focusing on electricity transmission are typically responsible for the operation and maintenance of the high-voltage transmission network

This includes ensuring the secure and efficient bulk transfer of electricity from generation sources to regional distribution networks across the country

Financial Metrics

Cash
£15,000,000
Net Worth
£5,500,000,000
Total Current Assets
£699,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,500,000,000

Company Location