NORTHERN POWERGRID (NORTHEAST) PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
76Good
2.4vs last year
#2035 in UK
#22 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
02906593
Registered Address
Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 6AF
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,248
Turnover
£441,859,000
EBITDA
£273,072,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
9 March 1994
Nature of Business
35130 - Distribution of electricity
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:28 days
Longest Period:61 days
Max Contractual:61 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
60%
31-60 Days
36%
After 60 Days
4%
Not Paid Within Terms10%

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: 2025-07-21
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 202521 Jul 20252960%36%4%10%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202416 Jan 20252666%29%5%13%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202424 Jul 20242766%28%6%14%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20222965%32%3%9%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202128 Jul 20212864%34%2%8%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201929 Jan 20202965%32%3%11%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201922 Jul 20192963%34%3%9%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201830 Jul 20182664%34%2%6%

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

Net monthly. Net monthly is the standard payment term offered. This means that when an invoice is received for payment it will be paid by the end of the following month e.g. an invoice received on 31 Jan would be paid by 28 Feb (shortest duration of standard payment terms i.e. 28 days) or an invoice received on 1 Jul would be paid by 31 Aug (longest duration of standard payment terms i.e. 61 days) .

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

None

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

61

Dispute Resolution Process

The Accounts Payable department will initially take responsibility for disputes relating to payment processing. Where a dispute is commercial in nature, or requires operational resolution, the case will be passed to the person responsible for raising the order for timely clearance.

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

Northern Powergrid (Northeast) PLC is an electricity distribution company that operates in the northeast region of England. The company is responsible for delivering electricity to over 3.9 million customers in the region.

One of the key focuses of Northern Powergrid is sustainability. The company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy sources. They offer a range of sustainable solutions, such as connecting renewable generation to the grid and providing smart meters to customers, to help reduce energy consumption. Northern Powergrid also has a sustainability program in place to continually improve their environmental performance.

The company's main product is the distribution of electricity, which they do through their extensive network of overhead lines and underground cables. They are also responsible for maintaining and upgrading the network to ensure a reliable supply of electricity to their customers.

Some key people at Northern Powergrid include Phil Jones, the CEO, and Mark Wilkinson, the Director of Sustainability. They lead a team of dedicated professionals who work to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the company.

For more information about Northern Powergrid's services and sustainability initiatives, customers can visit their website at www.northernpowergrid.com. The registered office address is Northern Powergrid (Northeast) PLC, Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6AF. Customers can also contact the company through their customer service helpline at 0800 011 3332.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£276,126,000
Net Worth
£1,189,305,000
Total Current Assets
£365,676,000
Total Current Liabilities
£187,347,000

Company Location