SEPURA LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
63Fair
13.4vs last year
#2916 in UK
#185 in East of England

Company Information

Company Number
04353801
Registered Address
9000 Cambridge Research Park, Beach Drive, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9TL
Status
Active
Employee Count
274
Turnover
£109,778,000
EBITDA
£38,753,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
16 January 2002
Nature of Business
72190 - Other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Industries
Professional Services
Region
East of England

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
38 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
37%
31-60 Days
49%
After 60 Days
14%
Not Paid Within Terms74%

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: 2025-01-29
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 202530 Jul 20253937%48%15%5%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20253837%49%14%74%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20244037%45%18%70%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20234330%47%23%74%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20223344%44%12%64%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202128 Jan 20223446%44%10%65%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202009 Feb 20214742%38%20%69%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201904 Feb 20204538%38%24%74%

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

Sepura's standard payment terms are Net Monthly and bespoke terms are agreed on an individual basis.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

26.9% of invoices are paid to Net 60, Net 90 or bespoke terms. 73.1% of invoices are paid to the accepted Net Monthly terms. 4.9% are outside of the accepted Net Monthly terms due to disputes, e.g. late deliveries, quality, quantity, compliance of spec, missing invoices, and other. Of the 4.9% paid outside of the accepted terms, 82% of the disputes were resolved and payments were made within 30 days.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

90

Dispute Resolution Process

Sepura Limited has a dedicated Accounts Payable Team that offers suppliers support and query resolution. There are two contact methods, email and telephone Monday to Friday. Contact made via email is actioned by one of the AP Team members within 48 hours. Depending on the nature of the query, the majority are resolved within 3 working days. For telephone queries, these are answered immediately and the process remains unchanged. When queries cannot be resolved by the AP Team these are escalated to the Treasury Manager before the Financial Controller for resolutions. However, very rarely do this happens.

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

SEPURA LIMITED is a leading provider of critical communication solutions for public safety, transportation, utilities, and other industries. Established in 2002, the company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK and has operations in over 100 countries.

The company's sustainability program is focused on reducing its environmental impact through efficient use of resources and responsible waste management. SEPURA also prioritizes ethical and responsible business practices, ensuring fair treatment of employees and suppliers.

SEPURA offers a wide range of products and services including digital radios, accessories, and network infrastructure solutions. Their products are designed to provide reliable and secure communication for critical operations, with features such as noise cancellation and encryption.

The key people at SEPURA include CEO Steve Barber, who has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, and CFO David Barrass, who has extensive financial expertise. The company also has a dedicated team of engineers and technicians who work towards developing innovative solutions for their clients.

For further information, customers can visit SEPURA's website at www.sepura.com. The registered office address is 9000 Cambridge Research Park, Beach Drive, Cambridge, CB25 9TL, UK. With its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge products, SEPURA continues to be a trusted partner for critical communication needs.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£6,262,090
Net Worth
£28,821,364
Total Current Assets
£50,733,544
Total Current Liabilities
£31,000,599

Company Location