Score of 83/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
Horizon Energy Infrastructure Limited maintains a solid average payment time of 22 days, comfortably within standard 30-day terms, with three-quarters of all invoices settled on time. However, the 25% of payments falling in the 31–60 day band indicates a consistent pattern of delayed settlement for a significant portion of transactions. No payments exceed 60 days, which limits extreme exposure and suggests delays are moderate and contained rather than escalating.
The 21% late payment rate introduces meaningful unpredictability, as roughly one in five invoices will not be paid on time, requiring suppliers to actively monitor outstanding balances. The complete absence of payments beyond 60 days provides a degree of reassurance that late payments do resolve within a manageable timeframe. That said, the gap between the 22-day average and the 25% late-payment volume suggests a subset of invoices is consistently delayed, pointing to a structural rather than isolated cash flow pattern.
Horizon Energy Infrastructure Limited presents a moderate risk profile — acceptable for continued supply but warranting proactive credit management. Suppliers should consider setting internal payment follow-up triggers at day 25 and applying tighter credit limits until the late payment rate demonstrates improvement below 10%. Requiring early payment discounts or shorter net terms for high-value orders would further reduce exposure given the recurring 31–60 day tail risk.
| 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 | 31 Jan 2026 | 22 | 75% | 25% | 0% | 21% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Primary payment terms are net 30 days
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
Our dispute resolution process is detailed in each contract under a dispute resolution clause which may vary per contract. If a resolution cannot be found between senior staff, mediation can be sought and court proceedings would follow if necessary.
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
Horizon Energy Infrastructure Limited is a private limited company operating within the energy infrastructure sector. The company focuses on the development, management, and delivery of energy-related infrastructure projects and services across the United Kingdom.
The company was incorporated on 11 March 2009 and is registered in England and Wales under company number 06844261. Its registered office is located at Brewery House, 34-44 Gigant Street, Salisbury, SP1 2AP, placing the business within the South West region of the United Kingdom. The company maintains an active trading status.
Businesses operating in the energy infrastructure sector in the United Kingdom typically provide services encompassing the planning, construction, and maintenance of energy generation and distribution assets. This includes work across renewable energy installations, grid connections, utility networks, and associated civil engineering or technical consultancy services. Such organisations play a central role in supporting the UK's energy transition and the ongoing development of sustainable power infrastructure.