ULTRA PCS LIMITED demonstrates a moderately slow payment pattern, with an average payment time of 40 days, exceeding the standard 30-day benchmark. The largest concentration of payments falls in the 31-60 day band (43%), indicating that late payment is the norm rather than the exception for this company. Only 42% of payments are made within 30 days, suggesting a structural tendency to delay settlement beyond agreed terms.
Payment behaviour shows meaningful unpredictability, with 15% of invoices paid beyond 60 days, representing a material tail risk for cash flow planning. The 27% late payment rate confirms that over one in four invoices will not be settled on time, making revenue timing unreliable for suppliers. This spread across three distinct payment bands indicates inconsistent payment processes rather than a stable, predictable cycle.
ULTRA PCS LIMITED presents a moderate-to-elevated payment risk profile that warrants caution before extending standard credit terms. Suppliers should consider shortening payment terms to 14-21 days to offset the likelihood of settlement arriving closer to 40 days in practice. Risk mitigation measures such as credit limits, advance deposits on larger orders, or early payment incentives are advisable given the 27% late payment rate and 15% over-60-day exposure.
| 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 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 | 26 Oct 2025 | 40 | 42% | 43% | 15% | 27% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 45 days when negotiating with suppliers, though the most common payment term is 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
90
Ultra PCS Limited is committed to paying our suppliers in a prompt and professional manner while seeking best value for the business. We endeavour to resolve any invoice queries as quickly as possible. Communication between the account payable team, the business area responsible for the purchase and the applicable supplier is instigated to resolve the matter. Upon resolution, payment is made to the supplier or a credit note received.
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
ULTRA PCS LIMITED is an active private limited company, incorporated on 14 September 2022, based in the South West region. Registered business activity: Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified.
From Companies House records.