VANTAGE DATA CENTERS UK LIMITED exhibits a generally prompt payment trend, with an average payment time of 26 days. A strong 80% of invoices are settled within 30 days, indicating a consistent and efficient payment trajectory for the majority of transactions. This suggests a reliable operational capacity to meet short-term payment obligations.
Despite the prompt average, 37% of payments are classified as late, introducing an element of unpredictability regarding settlement dates. While 16% fall into the 31-60 day bracket, a notable 4% extend beyond 60 days, indicating a potential risk of significant delays for a minority of invoices. This highlights a level of payment volatility that could impact a supplier's cash flow forecasting.
Overall, VANTAGE DATA CENTERS UK LIMITED presents as a moderately reliable payer with a good average payment speed, though the frequent late payments warrant attention. Suppliers should consider the 37% late rate and the 4% risk of payments exceeding 60 days when establishing credit terms. It is advisable to maintain clear communication regarding payment expectations and implement proactive follow-up for invoices approaching or exceeding standard terms to mitigate potential delays.
| 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 |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 07 May 2026 | 31 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 34% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 05 Aug 2025 | 26 | 80% | 16% | 4% | 37% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are to pay suppliers within 30 days of receipt of the invoice.
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
60
When an invoice is disputed, the supplier will receive an email indicating the invoice number and reason for rejection. To resolve the dispute, the supplier is required to provide any missing information or a credit note. We follow a strict no PO/no pay policy. The PO number is communicated at the time of placing the order.
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
Vantage Data Centers UK Limited is the registered entity operating the Vantage Cardiff data centre campus, CWL1, formerly known as the NGD site. It provides colocation and high-performance computing services to enterprises, small and medium businesses, wholesale customers, system integrators and managed service providers. The Cardiff facility offers around two million square feet of space, is described as Europe's largest data centre campus, connects to the UK electricity supergrid, and is powered by renewable energy. Services include scalable colocation from single racks to large private data halls, carrier-agnostic connectivity, cloud gateway access and infrastructure built to Tier III standards. The company forms part of the wider Vantage Data Centers group, which also operates campuses elsewhere.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: vantage-dc-cardiff.co.uk · vantage-dc-cardiff.co.uk