HELIX WELL OPS (U.K.) LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
72Fair
7.3vs last year
#2276 in UK
#109 in Scotland

Company Information

Company Number
SC231293
Registered Address
13 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL
Status
Active
Employee Count
77
Turnover
£104,236,000
EBITDA
£6,842,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
9 May 2002
Nature of Business
82990 - Other business support service activities not elsewhere classified
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
Scotland

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
29 days
Shortest Period:10 days
Longest Period:45 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
65%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms4%

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: 2025-01-13
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 202508 Jul 20253252%46%2%8%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202413 Jan 20252965%32%3%4%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202409 Jul 20242866%31%3%6%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202319 Jan 20242675%22%2%5%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202313 Jul 20233169%28%3%7%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202211 Jan 20232776%20%4%7%
01 Jan 2022 - 30 Jun 202221 Jul 20223262%27%11%13%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202110 Feb 20223261%35%4%7%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202111 Aug 20213062%35%3%6%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202015 Jan 20213462%28%10%13%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201925 Jul 20192966%32%2%5%

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

In consideration of the satisfactory performance of the Work, Purchaser shall pay Vendor the Price in the manner set out in the Conditions. Vendor shall send Purchaser a detailed price invoice or invoices as instructed on the order clearly stating the Order Number, the item numbers and the settlement terms and containing all information required to be stated on a tax invoice for VAT purposes. Unless otherwise specified in the Order all payments hereunder shall be made within 45 days of receipt of Vendor's true and correct invoice at Purchaser's invoicing address. Payment shall not operate as a waiver of any of the rights of Purchaser under the Order or otherwise. Unless otherwise stated in the Order all payments hereunder shall be made in sterling. Vendor acknowledges that except as specifically provided in the Order the rates and prices contained therein are sufficient to cover all its obligations whether expressed or implied under the Order. When the Work or any part thereof is to be performed other than at Vendor's premises Vendor shall be deemed to have satisfied itself as to all local conditions and other factors as may in any way affect the performance of the Work. Purchaser reserves the right to audit Vendor's charges and it shall for a period of 2 years from the date of completion or delivery of the Work have access to any detailed cost data necessary for that purpose, and be entitled to copies of such data and supporting documents and information. Purchaser may withhold any payment due to Vendor to such extent as may be necessary to protect the Purchaser from loss because of a doubt that the Work will fulfil the requirements of the Order or breach by Vendor of any of the Conditions, or due to a dispute in an invoice. The Vendor confirms that it has not and shall not, without purchasers prior written agreement, enter into any cashflow finance agreement or similar arrangement with any third party, which would result in any sums being due by the Purchaser to the Vendor under this Order being due and payable directly to such third party, with such third party being entitled to demand payment of such sums due. In the event of the Vendor entering into such an arrangement with a third party the Vendor shall fully advise the Purchaser of this arrangement and of the name and address of the third party and shall provide written confirmation and authorisation that any sums due under the Order are no longer due to the Vendor but are due and should be paid directly to the third party. Any costs or expenses incurred by the Purchaser in connection with any such arrangement put in place by the Vendor shall be to the Vendor's account. The Vendor shall not be entitled to receive payment of any invoice received by Purchaser later than 90 days from Delivery Date of goods or completion of services. Nethertheless, Purchaser may, at its sole discretion, make payment against any such invoice.

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

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

45

Dispute Resolution Process

If an invoice is received without a purchase order number then the invoice is returned to the supplier from the accounts payable team, requesting that a revised invoice is sent. If an invoice is received quoting a PO number, then the invoice is distributed by the accounts payable team to the appropriate project manager for approval. If they have any concerns or disputes over the invoice they will ask the accounts payable team to place the invoice on hold whilst they resolve the query with the vendor (via their contact). Once the dispute is resolved then the appropriate project manager will a) let the accounts payable team that the invoice can be released from its hold before the invoice is paid in line with the agreed payment period stated on the PO, or b) the invoice continues to be held until a credit note or a revised invoice is received. If a credit note is received then the invoice will be released from its hold before the invoice is paid deducting the credit note value in line with the agreed payment period stated on the PO. If a revised invoice is received then the original invoice will be deleted before the original invoice is registered by accounts payable. The revised invoice will then be paid in line with the agreed payment period stated on the PO. If an invoice is overdue, then the vendor would get in touch with the accounts payable department. They will then advise why the invoice payment has not yet taken place. They may advise the vendor to get in touch with the appropriate project manager (see above scenarios), or advise on a payment date.

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

HELIX WELL OPS (U.K.) LIMITED is a leading provider of well intervention and subsea solutions to the oil and gas industry. The company was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland.

The company offers a wide range of services including well plug and abandonment, riserless well intervention, subsea construction and decommissioning, and well testing. They also provide a range of specialized equipment and vessels for offshore operations.

HELIX WELL OPS (U.K.) LIMITED is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact. They have a robust recycling program and use eco-friendly materials whenever possible. They also prioritize the safety of their employees and the protection of the environment in all of their operations.

The company is led by a team of experienced professionals, including CEO Owen Kratz and Managing Director Tim Lightfoot. They have a skilled workforce and a strong track record in delivering high-quality services to their clients.

For more information on HELIX WELL OPS (U.K.) LIMITED and their services, you can visit their website at www.helix-wellops.com. Their registered office address is 72 Victoria Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1RP, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£20,466,000
Net Worth
£54,942,000
Total Current Assets
£90,844,000
Total Current Liabilities
£103,743,000

Company Location