BABCOCK CRITICAL SERVICES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
89Good
4.5vs last year
#967 in UK
#39 in Travel And Transportation
#47 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC046710
Registered Address
C/O Dwf Llp Sentinel, 103 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, Scotland, Scotland, G2 7BW
Status
Active
Employee Count
495
Turnover
£57,686,000
EBITDA
-£267,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
25 June 1969
Nature of Business
77110 - Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
23 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
91%
31-60 Days
8%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms16%

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: 2025-04-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202530 Oct 20252490%9%1%16%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202426 Apr 20241795%5%0%18%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202326 Oct 20232891%6%3%9%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202227 Oct 20223649%44%7%33%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202229 Apr 20223073%22%5%27%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202129 Oct 20211789%6%5%33%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202129 Apr 20213782%12%6%25%
01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 201914 Oct 20194563%20%17%41%
01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 201830 Oct 20185160%26%14%45%

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

Standard payment terms are generally in the range of 30 to 60 days. Small and micro suppliers are on 30-day terms.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

Small supplier (49 or less employees) 100% paid within 30 days

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Relationships with our suppliers are important to us and we rely on our suppliers to deliver high quality goods and services to meet the needs of our customers. Our purchase contracts specify dispute escalation processes. We commit to treating suppliers fairly and intend to resolve any identified disputes as quickly as possible. Point of contact details are provided on purchase orders.

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

BABCOCK CRITICAL SERVICES LIMITED is a UK-based company that provides critical support services to various industries such as energy, transportation, and defense. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.

Their sustainability program focuses on reducing carbon emissions, promoting energy efficiency, and minimizing waste. The company also works closely with their suppliers to ensure sustainable sourcing of materials and promotes recycling and responsible waste management practices.

BABCOCK CRITICAL SERVICES LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services including maintenance and repair of critical equipment, supply chain management, and technical support. They specialize in providing critical support services to nuclear power plants, railways, and military equipment.

Some key people in the company include the CEO, Archie Bethel, who has over 30 years of experience in the engineering and defense industry. The Managing Director, Dave Smith, has extensive experience in the energy sector and has been with the company for over 10 years.

For more information about their products and services, interested parties can visit their website at www.babcockinternational.com. The company's registered office address is located at 33 Wigmore Street, London, W1U 1QX, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£0
Net Worth
-£164,000
Total Current Assets
£20,211,000
Total Current Liabilities
£112,642,000

Company Location