ALSTOM PRODUCT AND SERVICES LIMITED carries an average payment time of 52 days, which sits well beyond standard 30-day terms and indicates a persistent pattern of extended settlement timelines. The payment distribution reveals that only 33% of invoices are settled within 30 days, while a significant 36% exceed 60 days, suggesting a structural tendency toward delayed payment rather than isolated incidents. With 31% of payments falling in the 31-60 day bracket, the spread across all three bands points to inconsistent payment scheduling with no strong concentration around prompt payment.
A late payment rate of 37% signals meaningful reliability concerns, meaning more than one in three invoices is not settled on agreed terms, which creates unpredictable cash flow exposure for suppliers. The near-even distribution across all three payment timing bands indicates low predictability, making it difficult to forecast when individual invoices will be cleared. This level of variability increases working capital risk, particularly for suppliers operating on tighter liquidity margins or with limited capacity to absorb payment delays.
ALSTOM PRODUCT AND SERVICES LIMITED presents a moderate-to-high payment risk profile, driven by an average settlement time of 52 days, a 37% late payment rate, and a heavy skew toward extended payment windows. Suppliers should carefully assess their own cash flow tolerance before extending credit and consider negotiating shorter contractual terms or early payment incentives to reduce exposure. Where business is pursued, implementing proactive invoice tracking, clearly defined escalation procedures, and potential credit insurance coverage would be prudent risk mitigation steps.
| 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 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 52 | 33% | 31% | 36% | 37% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 01 Oct 2025 | 50 | 27% | 31% | 42% | 50% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The Company’s standard payment terms are 60 days from the end of the month in which an undisputed invoice is received. Deviations from standard payment terms are agreed on a case-by-case basis subject to negotiation and agreement as part of a wider suite of commercial conditions
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
Alstom seeks to satisfactorily resolve any queries as quickly as possible prior to payment being made. Invoices received which cannot be processed due to errors, and/or missing/inaccurate information are passed to the relevant internal stakeholders for resolution, which would escalate to departmental heads as required. In the event that this process cannot satisfactorily resolve the dispute, the matter would subject to the dispute resolution conditions defined in the relevant agreement.
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
Alstom Product and Services Limited is a private limited company operating within the Alstom group, one of the world's leading names in transport infrastructure and rail technology. The company focuses on the provision of products and services within its sector, functioning as part of Alstom's broader commercial and operational structure in the United Kingdom.
The company was incorporated on 2 August 2006 and is registered in England under company number 05894128. Its registered office is located at Litchurch Lane, Derby, in the East Midlands — a location with strong historical ties to the British rail industry.
As part of the Alstom group, this type of company typically supports the supply and servicing of rolling stock, rail components, and related technical solutions to operators and infrastructure owners across the UK market. Such organisations play a central role in maintaining and delivering railway equipment throughout its operational lifecycle.
Alstom Product and Services Limited holds active status with Companies House, confirming it remains a trading entity within the group's UK corporate structure.