BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
57Fair
3.0vs last year
#3200 in UK
#317 in Property
#151 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC206139
Registered Address
Bear House,Inveralmond Road, Inveralmond Industrial Estate, Perth, PH1 3TW
Status
Active
Employee Count
892
Turnover
£225,455,000
EBITDA
£7,480,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
11 April 2000
Nature of Business
42110 - Construction of roads and motorways
Industries
Property,Infrastructure And Construction,Travel And Transportation
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
43 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:90 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
35%
31-60 Days
53%
After 60 Days
12%
Not Paid Within Terms21%

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: 2025-08-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202504 Aug 20254335%53%12%21%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202431 Jan 20254431%47%22%21%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202331 Jan 20244433%51%16%23%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202229 Jul 20224139%47%14%30%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202131 Jan 20223950%40%10%26%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202131 Jul 20214229%57%14%61%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202029 Jan 20213749%41%10%44%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201931 Jan 20203363%31%6%28%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201826 Jul 20183551%42%7%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

30 days end of month

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

60

Dispute Resolution Process

All disputes are handled by our Finance Services team who strive to resolve these in a timely manner. Escalation to the Finance Services Manager or another senior manager within the company.

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

BEAR SCOTLAND LIMITED is a leading infrastructure services company based in Scotland. They provide a wide range of sustainable solutions for roads, bridges, and other transportation networks.

Their sustainability program is focused on reducing carbon emissions and promoting a greener environment. They have implemented various initiatives such as using renewable energy sources, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and reducing their carbon footprint through efficient operations. BEAR Scotland Limited is committed to sustainable development and has received various awards and recognition for their efforts.

The company offers a range of products and services including road maintenance, winter maintenance, bridge inspections and repairs, traffic management, and construction projects. They work closely with their clients to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions, while also ensuring minimal impact on the environment.

The key people at BEAR Scotland Limited include their Managing Director, Iain Murray, and their Director of Operations, Andy Thompson. They lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality services.

For more information on their products and services, or to get in touch with their team, you can visit their website at www.bearscotland.co.uk. Their registered office address is at BEAR Scotland Limited, Unit 11, Cliftonhall Road, Newbridge, Edinburgh, EH28 8TW. BEAR Scotland Limited is a subsidiary of the BEAR Scotland Group and is a part of the Eurovia UK Group, a leading provider of transport infrastructure services.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£18,586,647
Net Worth
£15,371,523
Total Current Assets
£32,637,902
Total Current Liabilities
£22,339,598

Company Location