Score of 89.15/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
LEIDOS SECURITY DETECTION & AUTOMATION U.K. LTD. demonstrates a strong payment profile, with an average payment time of 29 days and 91% of invoices settled within the 30-day threshold. The 6% of payments falling in the 31–60 day range and 3% beyond 60 days suggest a small but consistent tail of delayed settlements, indicating minor but recurring exceptions to their standard payment cycle. Overall, the trend reflects a reliable and prompt payer with limited exposure to extended delays.
With only 6% of invoices classified as late, payment behavior is largely predictable, presenting low cash flow risk for suppliers. The 3% of invoices exceeding 60 days introduces a marginal but notable volatility factor, which could affect suppliers operating with tight liquidity margins. The narrow spread between the 31–60 day and over-60-day bands suggests that when delays do occur, they are not systematically severe.
LEIDOS SECURITY DETECTION & AUTOMATION U.K. LTD. represents a low-risk payment partner, with a 29-day average and 91% on-time rate supporting confident engagement under standard payment terms. Suppliers should account for the 6% late payment rate by building modest buffer provisions into cash flow forecasting. To mitigate residual risk, consider including clear invoice escalation procedures and monitoring the over-60-day segment for any signs of increase over time.
| 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 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 26 Jan 2026 | 29 | 91% | 6% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 29 Jul 2025 | 29 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Invoices shall be submitted by email to the identified mailbox on the PO cover. Hard copies shall be sent to Accounts Payable Department as identified on the PO cover and shall contain the following information: Order number, part number, description of articles, sizes, quantities, unit prices and extended totals. Invoices submitted hereunder will be paid net Thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoices or acceptance of delivered items by Leidos, whichever occurs later, unless otherwise specified on the PO cover. Before payment, Leidos may make any adjustments to Seller’s invoices to accommodate shortages, late delivery, rejections, or other failure to comply with the requirements of any Orders. Cash discounts will be taken from date of final acceptance of delivered items, or the date of acceptable invoice, whichever is later. Payment shall not constitute final acceptance. Leidos may offset against any payment hereunder any amount owed to Leidos by the Seller.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Leidos and Seller agree to enter into negotiations to resolve any controversy, claim or dispute (“dispute”) arising under or relating to the Order. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith to reach a mutually agreeable resolution of such dispute within a reasonable period of time. If good faith negotiations are unsuccessful, Leidos and Seller agree to resolve the dispute by non-binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of arbitration of The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in the United Kingdom and by Arbitrators appointed in accordance with such rules in effect.
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
Leidos Security Detection & Automation U.K. Ltd. is a private limited company operating within the security detection and automation sector in the United Kingdom. The company forms part of the wider Leidos group, focusing on security detection technologies and automated systems solutions for the UK market.
The company was incorporated on 11 June 1997 and is registered in England and Wales under company number 03385354. Its registered office is located at Unit 3 Bedford Link Logistics Park, Bell Farm Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK43 9SS, placing it in the South East region of England.
Businesses operating in the security detection and automation sector typically supply advanced screening and detection equipment, including baggage and cargo scanning systems, explosive detection solutions, and automated security technologies. These products and services are commonly deployed across aviation, transport, border control, and critical infrastructure environments throughout the United Kingdom.
With over two decades of operation since its incorporation in 1997, Leidos Security Detection & Automation U.K. Ltd. represents an established presence in the UK security technology industry, delivering specialist solutions to organisations requiring high-integrity detection and automation capabilities.