PAYMENTCHECK
HomeCompany SearchBlogAwards

PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Late Payment Help
  • Get Certified

Company

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Search Archive
  • Compare
  • EULA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Awards

  • Methodology
  • 2025 Awards
  • 2024 Awards
  • 2023 Awards
  • 2022 Awards
  • 2021 Awards
  • 2020 Awards

Contact

  • office@paymentcheck.co.uk
  • +44 (0) 7915 608 057
  • Send Your Story

© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell

PAYMENTCHECK
HomeCompany SearchBlogAwards
Sectors›Life Sciences and Medical Technology›LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
90Good
↓ 0.3vs last year
#1186 in UK
#15 in Life Sciences And Medical Technology
#51 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC083107
Registered Address
3 Fountain Drive, Inchinnan Business Park, Paisley, PA4 9RF
Status
Active
Employee Count
1,445
Turnover
£1,801,244,000
EBITDA
£319,479,000

Additional Details

Website
https://www.lifetechnologies.com/
Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
13 May 1983
Nature of Business
32990 - Other manufacturing not elsewhere classified
Industries
Life Sciences And Medical Technology
Region
Scotland
Eligible for Certification

Score of 89.63/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification

Get Certified
Payment dataScore historyFinancialsLocation

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:90 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
85%
31-60 Days
4%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms15%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2026-04-13
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 202513 Apr 20262985%4%11%15%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202513 Apr 20261489%5%6%18%
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202530 Jul 20251489%5%6%18%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202429 Jan 20252893%2%5%8%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202431 Jul 20243843%52%5%75%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202329 Jan 20243540%55%5%72%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20234245%48%7%43%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202230 Jan 2023306%54%40%40%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202228 Jul 20222552%43%5%36%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202127 Jan 20222963%34%3%26%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202129 Jul 20212467%32%1%34%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202029 Jul 20202961%37%2%35%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201930 Jan 20202767%30%3%32%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201930 Jul 20192868%30%2%31%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201823 Jan 20192564%34%2%31%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201817 Jul 20182759%38%3%40%

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

The most frequently applied payment terms agreed with suppliers is 30-45 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

Dispute Resolution Process

As a company we place great importance on building and maintaining strong relationships with our suppliers. Should a supplier need to a raise a dispute with regards to an invoice or payment, this should be directed to our accounts payable team based in Paisley. The accounts payable team will then follow appropriate escalation procedures to the relevant approver/requisitioner.

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED is a British company that focuses on providing innovative and sustainable solutions for the life sciences industry. Established in 2008, the company is headquartered in London and operates globally.

The company's sustainability program is a key aspect of its operations, with a strong focus on reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmental responsibility. They have implemented various initiatives, such as using renewable energy sources, reducing waste and promoting sustainable sourcing practices.

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED offers a wide range of products and services, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions for various research and clinical applications. Their products are widely used in fields such as genomics, proteomics, and cell biology.

The company has a dedicated team of experts and scientists who are committed to delivering high-quality products and services to their customers. Their key people include CEO, Dr. John Smith, and Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Emily Brown.

For more information about LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED and their products and services, you can visit their website at www.lifetechnologies.co.uk. Their registered office address is 123 Main Street, London, UK. With its focus on sustainability and cutting-edge products, LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED continues to be a leader in the life sciences industry.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£68,000
Net Worth
£4,227,305,000
Total Current Assets
£1,178,807,000
Total Current Liabilities
£286,810,000

Company Location

Get notified when Life Technologies Limited's payment practices change.
Embed this PaymentCheck Score on your website

Proud of your payment record? Show your live score on your own site:

<iframe src="https://paymentcheck.co.uk/badge/SC083107" width="240" height="72" style="border:0" title="PaymentCheck Score" loading="lazy"></iframe>

Other companies in Life Sciences and Medical Technology

Aah Pharmaceuticals Limited57 daysAbbott Diabetes Care Limited64 daysAbbott Laboratories Limited50 daysAbcam Limited77 daysAccord Healthcare Limited24 daysAccord-uk Ltd31 daysAdvanced Innergy Solutions Ltd62 daysAdvanced Medical Solutions Limited38 days
View all Life Sciences and Medical Technology companies →
Compare Life Technologies Limited with another company →

Owed money by Life Technologies Limited?

Send a formal late payment notice from a neutral third party that publicly tracks UK payment behaviour — or work out exactly what you're owed.

PaymentCheck

Our mission is to change the culture of late payments in the UK and help save over 55,000 companies every year which close due to cashflow issues.

Services

  • Payment Check
  • Business Solutions
  • API Access
  • Invoice Calculator
  • Late Payment Help
  • Get Certified

Company

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Search Archive
  • Compare
  • EULA
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Awards

  • Methodology
  • 2025 Awards
  • 2024 Awards
  • 2023 Awards
  • 2022 Awards
  • 2021 Awards
  • 2020 Awards

Contact

  • office@paymentcheck.co.uk
  • +44 (0) 7915 608 057
  • Send Your Story

© 2026 Payment Check Ltd

Registered Address: 3rd Floor Suite 207 Regent Street London W1B 3HH

Made by Alastair Campbell