DRAX RIVER HYDRO LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
52Fair
2.1vs last year
#3564 in UK
#165 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
05956747
Registered Address
Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, YO8 8PH
Status
Active
Employee Count
35
Turnover
£63,000,000
EBITDA
£42,800,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
5 October 2006
Nature of Business
35110 - Production of electricity
Industries
Energy
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
58 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
22%
31-60 Days
64%
After 60 Days
14%
Not Paid Within Terms20%

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: 2024-07-30
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 20255426%65%9%11%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202430 Jan 20255429%60%11%10%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20245822%64%14%20%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202330 Jan 20245918%64%18%18%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202331 Jul 20236210%69%21%34%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20226412%52%36%29%

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

Drax River Hydro standard contract payment terms are 60 days; however, terms are agreed with suppliers as part of contract negotiations. Payment runs are completed on a weekly basis whereby invoices falling into this category are picked up on the next BACS following due date.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Drax River Hydro offers reduced payment terms by credit card where accepted. Payment terms are agreed during contract negotiations.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

On receipt of an invoice, Accounts Payable perform standard checks to confirm: - •The invoice is for Drax River Hydro Ltd •We have authorised supplier details and bank account for payment •A Purchase Order (PO) number is quoted and matches an approved order number •The invoice details match the approved PO for quantity, price, and description of supply •The PO has been receipted •The invoice has not already been paid •We have received a copy of the invoice We target to complete these checks within 5 days of invoice receipt. If invoices are received on a timely basis and no queries arise from these checks, payment will be schedule by BACS in accordance with terms. Where queries arise, payment will be made by BACS once these queries are resolved. We target to resolve queries within 10 days and make payment on the next scheduled BACS run. Disputes should be sent to the following email address; accountspayable@drax.com This email is monitored daily by Accounts Payable.

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

DRAX RIVER HYDRO LIMITED is a UK-based company that specializes in the development and operation of hydroelectric power plants. The company's main focus is on sustainable energy production, and they are committed to reducing their carbon footprint and promoting renewable energy sources.

The company operates several hydroelectric power plants across the UK, with a total installed capacity of over 100 MW. These plants harness the power of water to generate clean and renewable electricity, helping to reduce the country's reliance on fossil fuels.

DRAX RIVER HYDRO LIMITED has a strong sustainability program in place, which includes measures such as carbon offsetting and responsible waste management. The company also works closely with local communities to ensure minimal environmental impact and support the development of sustainable practices.

The company's key people include its CEO, who oversees the overall operations and strategic direction of the company, and the head of sustainability, who leads the company's sustainability efforts. They are supported by a team of experienced engineers, project managers, and other professionals.

For more information about DRAX RIVER HYDRO LIMITED and its products and services, you can visit their website at www.draxriverhydro.com. The company's registered office address is at 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£3,364,000
Net Worth
£82,879,000
Total Current Assets
£49,879,000
Total Current Liabilities
£11,536,000

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