Score of 90.22/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC consistently demonstrates strong payment speed, with 92% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 25 days. This indicates a reliable trend of prompt payments, typically well within standard supplier terms.
While most payments are prompt, 12% are classified as late, with 7% falling into the 31-60 day range and 1% exceeding 60 days. This introduces a low but present degree of payment unpredictability for a small portion of invoices, indicating potential minor to moderate delays.
Overall, SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC presents a favorable payment risk profile due to its high percentage of on-time payments. Suppliers should note the small risk of occasional late payments (12%), and it is advisable to maintain ongoing monitoring for these instances to mitigate potential cash flow impacts.
| 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 |
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| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 23 Oct 2025 | 25 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 12% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 21 Apr 2025 | 25 | 92% | 7% | 1% | 14% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 29 Oct 2024 | 26 | 90% | 8% | 2% | 19% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 24 Apr 2024 | 26 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 25 Oct 2023 | 25 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 19% |
| 01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 28 Apr 2023 | 27 | 90% | 6% | 3% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 2022 | 31 Oct 2022 | 28 | 88% | 8% | 4% | 22% |
| 01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | 26 Apr 2022 | 27 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 2021 | 28 Oct 2021 | 27 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 29% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 30 Apr 2021 | 27 | 90% | 6% | 4% | 29% |
| 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Sept 2020 | 28 Oct 2020 | 26 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 30% |
| 01 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 | 27 Apr 2020 | 28 | 84% | 12% | 4% | 38% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 29 Oct 2019 | 33 | 79% | 14% | 7% | 55% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 29 Apr 2019 | 31 | 70% | 22% | 8% | 59% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 30 Oct 2018 | 37 | 69% | 20% | 11% | 69% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
SSE's standard payment terms are Nett 30 days but buyers are authorised to negotiate alternative terms with individual suppliers where appropriate.
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
30
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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
SCOTTISH HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION PLC is an active public limited company specialising in the distribution of hydro-electric power. Its name directly reflects its core operation within the energy sector.
Incorporated on 4 December 2000, the company operates with company number SC213460. Its registered office is located in Scotland at Inveralmond House, 200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3AQ.
In the UK market, a power distribution company typically manages and maintains the electricity network infrastructure. This includes connecting customers to the grid and ensuring the reliable and safe delivery of electricity from generation sources to homes and businesses.