COLT DATA CENTRE SERVICES UK LIMITED carries an average payment time of 44 days, exceeding standard 30-day terms by nearly two weeks. The majority of payments (62%) fall within the 31–60 day window, indicating a consistent pattern of delayed but not severely late settlement. Only 5% of payments exceed 60 days, suggesting the company avoids extreme delays while routinely operating beyond standard terms.
With just 33% of invoices paid within 30 days, payment behaviour is largely predictable but unfavourable for suppliers requiring prompt settlement. The 19% late payment rate introduces moderate risk, meaning roughly one in five invoices is not settled within agreed contractual terms. This level of inconsistency warrants attention, though the low proportion of over-60-day payments limits exposure to severe cash flow disruption.
Suppliers can work with COLT DATA CENTRE SERVICES UK LIMITED but should plan for an effective payment cycle of 44–55 days rather than standard 30-day terms. It is advisable to build extended payment timelines into cash flow forecasts and consider negotiating contract terms that reflect actual payment behaviour, such as 45-day agreed terms, to reduce technical late payment classifications. For higher-value contracts, requesting early payment incentives or staged milestone payments would help mitigate the 19% late payment 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 |
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| 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 80 | 24% | 28% | 48% | 62% |
| 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 | 30 Jan 2026 | 47 | 36% | 56% | 8% | 17% |
| 01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | 30 Jan 2026 | 45 | 33% | 63% | 4% | 16% |
| 01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 2024 | 30 Jan 2026 | 44 | 33% | 62% | 5% | 19% |
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Standard payment terms
The Company’s standard contractual payment terms for all qualifying contracts are 60 days from invoice date, however, specific terms can be negotiated and agreed with a supplier. The agreed payment terms are reflected in our contractual documentation and accounting system. There were no changes to standard payment terms in the reporting period.
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
Supplier invoices are processed and passed to business approvers who can approve or reject an invoice. In the event of a dispute it is logged with the supplier via email or on their portal where applicable. The supplier and the relevant Colt DCS authorized person work towards dispute resolution and a credit note may be issued by the supplier once the dispute is agreed. In case the dispute remains unresolved within a reasonable period, the supplier can contact the relevant Colt DCS business contact. The supplier may further contact the Colt DCS Divisional / Finance Head. For any payment related queries, the supplier can also write to apqueryDCSUK@colt.net.
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?
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Colt Data Centre Services UK Limited is a private limited company operating within the data centre services sector in the United Kingdom. The company specialises in the provision of data centre facilities and associated infrastructure services, forming part of the broader technology and digital infrastructure industry.
The company was incorporated on 6 July 2010 and is registered in England and Wales under company number 07306352. Its registered office is located at Colt House, 20 Great Eastern Street, London, EC2A 3EH, placing it in the heart of one of the UK's leading technology and business districts.
Data centre services companies of this type typically provide colocation services, housing client IT equipment within secure, purpose-built facilities. These organisations deliver managed power, cooling, physical security, and network connectivity solutions to businesses requiring reliable and resilient infrastructure for their critical systems and data storage needs.
As an active company with over a decade of operation in the UK market, Colt Data Centre Services UK Limited represents an established presence within the domestic data centre and digital infrastructure sector, serving organisations that depend on high-availability facilities for their operational continuity.