NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WALES) PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
95Excellent
0.3vs last year
#497 in UK
#13 in South West

Company Information

Company Number
02366985
Registered Address
Avonbank, Feeder Road, Bristol, BS2 0TB
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,063
Turnover
£304,300,000
EBITDA
£188,300,000

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
18 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:61 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
95%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms3%

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 20252094%5%1%4%
01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 202506 Nov 20251994%5%1%4%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202325 Oct 20231993%6%1%3%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20231794%5%1%4%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20221794%5%1%10%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202121 Oct 20211696%3%1%10%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202126 Apr 20211696%3%1%11%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201923 Oct 20191694%5%1%14%

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

The invoice delivery address is detailed on the purchase order. If a valid invoice is received promptly at the correct invoicing address, quoting a valid purchase order it will be processed in a timely manner to ensure the Invoice is paid on or before the invoice due date.

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 (SOUTH WALES) PLC is a leading electricity distribution company based in South Wales, UK. They are responsible for the safe and reliable distribution of electricity to over 1.4 million customers in the region.

Their sustainability program is focused on reducing their environmental impact and promoting renewable energy sources. They have invested in smart grid technology to improve energy efficiency and have set targets to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable energy.

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WALES) PLC offers a range of products and services to meet the diverse needs of their customers. These include connecting new homes and businesses to the electricity network, maintaining and upgrading existing infrastructure, and providing support during power outages.

The key people at NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WALES) PLC include the Chief Executive Officer, Andy Bilclough, and the Director of Operations, Mark Bowen. They are supported by a team of experienced professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services to their customers.

For more information, customers can visit the company's website at www.nationalgrid.com/southwales or contact their registered office at the following address:

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WALES) PLC 1 Callaghan Square, Cardiff, CF10 5BT, UK.

In conclusion, NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION (SOUTH WALES) PLC is a reputable company that is dedicated to providing reliable and sustainable electricity distribution services to the South Wales region. With a strong focus on sustainability and a team of experienced professionals, they are committed to meeting the energy needs of their customers while minimizing their impact on the environment.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£400,000
Net Worth
£859,200,000
Total Current Assets
£52,400,000
Total Current Liabilities
£177,000,000

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