BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED
Company Information
- Company Number
- 02999826
- Registered Address
- 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- Coming Soon
- Turnover
- Coming Soon
- EBITDA
- Coming Soon
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private limited Company
- Incorporated On
- 5 December 1994
- Nature of Business
- 96090 - Other service activities not elsewhere classified
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- Other
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Company Review
Trend Analysis
BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED demonstrates an average payment time of 36 days, indicating a consistent trend for payments to extend beyond the standard 30-day term. While 47% of invoices are paid within 30 days, a substantial 49% fall into the 31-60 day bracket, showing a recurring pattern of payments taking between one to two months to settle.
Volatility Analysis
The 26% late payment rate introduces a notable degree of unpredictability regarding timely settlement, which could impact supplier cash flow forecasting. Although extreme delays over 60 days are rare at 4%, the significant percentage of payments landing in the 31-60 day window, combined with the overall late percentage, suggests moderate volatility in adherence to payment due dates.
Summary Analysis
Suppliers should anticipate an average payment cycle of 36 days and factor in the likelihood of a quarter of invoices being settled late. It is recommended to build the extended payment window into cash flow projections and consider negotiating tighter payment terms or requesting upfront deposits for larger projects to mitigate potential liquidity risks.
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 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 36 | 47% | 49% | 4% | 26% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 29 Apr 2025 | 24 | 65% | 35% | 0% | 30% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 28 Oct 2024 | 30 | 57% | 38% | 5% | 35% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 26 Apr 2024 | 36 | 52% | 35% | 13% | 62% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 27 Oct 2023 | 26 | 81% | 17% | 2% | 4% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 25 Apr 2023 | 27 | 80% | 18% | 2% | 4% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | 34 | 78% | 20% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | 44 | 78% | 20% | 2% | 5% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 29 Oct 2021 | 44 | 75% | 24% | 1% | 5% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 29 Apr 2021 | 44 | 60% | 34% | 6% | 18% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 | 37 | 65% | 28% | 7% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 23 Apr 2020 | 35 | 55% | 35% | 10% | 13% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 03 Oct 2019 | 45 | 42% | 49% | 9% | 13% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 43 | 27% | 53% | 20% | 33% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 36 | 44% | 44% | 12% | 22% |
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
Standard payment terms are generally in the range of 30 to 60 days. Small and micro suppliers are on 30-day terms.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
Small supplier (49 or less employees) 86% paid within 30 days
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Dispute Resolution Process
Relationships with our suppliers are important to us and we rely on our suppliers to deliver high quality goods and services to meet the needs of our customers. Our purchase contracts specify dispute escalation processes. We commit to treating suppliers fairly and intend to resolve any identified disputes as quickly as possible. Point of contact details are provided on purchase orders.
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
Babcock Rail Limited is an active private limited company
Its name clearly indicates its specialisation and operation within the rail sector
Incorporated on 5 December 1994, the company holds company number 02999826
Its registered office is located at 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX
Companies operating in the rail sector typically provide a range of services critical to railway infrastructure and operations
These commonly include rail engineering, infrastructure maintenance, signalling, and asset management, supporting the safe and efficient running of railway networks across the UK
