BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2024
89Good
6.3vs last year
#1165 in UK
#189 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
11827251
Registered Address
Victory Point, Lyon Way, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, GU16 7EX
Status
Active
Employee Count
219
Turnover
£156,728,000
EBITDA
£35,060,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
14 February 2019
Nature of Business
25400 - Manufacture of weapons and ammunition
Industries
Manufacturing
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
34 days
Shortest Period:28 days
Longest Period:61 days
Max Contractual:61 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
74%
31-60 Days
20%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms18%

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: 2025-07-31
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202428 Jan 20252485%13%2%6%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202430 Jul 20242586%12%2%7%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20233279%17%4%9%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20212588%9%3%9%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202028 Jul 20203474%16%10%20%

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

Our 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase provide for payment at the end of the month following the month in which an invoice is received, subject to (i) a valid invoice being properly provided by the supplier and (ii) the relevant Supplies being delivered and accepted by us, in accordance with the contract. The full text of the standard payment term can be located in Clause 9 of the 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase at: https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/suppliers/air-sector Whilst the company does contract certain of its material business on the basis of programme-specific bespoke terms and conditions, the relevant payment terms are largely consistent with those contained within the Standard Conditions of Purchase.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

It is not precisely known when payments actually credit into a supplier’s bank account (we do not have systems that accurately records this event). Therefore for the production of the disclosed statistics, we have made a reasoned estimation of when payments have cleared into a supplier's bank account. Where an invoice has been settled through the matching of a credit note, this invoice is not included in the payment statistics. If there is a partial match of a credit note against an invoice, the payment of the remainder of the invoice is included in the payment statistics. The Company implemented a new ERP system at the end of 2024. As part of our preparation activities all approved vendor invoices were settled before the system migration, including those that were not yet due, to mitigate any potential impact to our suppliers. Following the migration a number of system routing and approval issues caused a reduction in performance against our supplier payment performance metrics. The Company worked hard to address these in the current reporting period and are aiming to return to full compliance in the next reporting period.

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

61

Dispute Resolution Process

As per our standard conditions of purchase, if a payment dispute arises, then the parties are required to follow a disputed invoicing process and use reasonable endeavours to resolve the dispute amicably. Any disputes that cannot be resolved are subject to arbitration. Our full dispute resolution process can be found in Clauses 9 and 35 of the 2025 Standard Conditions of Purchase at: https://www.baesystems.com/en-uk/what-we-do/suppliers/united-kingdom

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

BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. They provide a wide range of products and services to customers in over 100 countries, including military aircraft, submarines, and land systems.

The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a sustainability program that focuses on reducing their environmental impact, promoting responsible business practices, and supporting local communities. They have set ambitious targets to reduce their carbon emissions, waste, and water usage, and have also implemented initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within their workforce.

Some of BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED's key products and services include advanced technology solutions for defense and security, such as electronic warfare systems, intelligence and surveillance systems, and cyber security solutions. They also offer maintenance and support services for their products, as well as training and consultancy services for their customers.

The company is led by a team of experienced and knowledgeable executives, including the Chief Executive Officer, Charles Woodburn, and the Chairman, Roger Carr. They have a global workforce of over 85,000 employees, who are dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality solutions to their customers.

To learn more about BAE SYSTEMS GCS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED and their products and services, you can visit their website at www.baesystems.com. Their registered office address is in London, UK, but they have offices and facilities all over the world to support their global operations.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£27,000
Net Worth
£70,294,000
Total Current Assets
£20,012,000
Total Current Liabilities
£106,121,000

Company Location