ENERGETICS DESIGN & BUILD LIMITED demonstrates a consistent trend of extended payment cycles, with an average payment time of 42 days, significantly exceeding standard 30-day terms. While 52% of payments are made within 30 days, a substantial 26% are consistently paid over 60 days, indicating a pattern of slower payments for nearly a quarter of invoices. This trajectory suggests a general operational norm of settling invoices beyond prompt payment windows.
The company's payment behavior introduces considerable volatility for suppliers due to the wide spread in payment durations. Although 52% of payments are timely, the 26% paid over 60 days, coupled with 22% between 31-60 days, creates unpredictable cash flow patterns. While only 16% are officially reported as late, the high proportion of very extended payments signifies a notable risk to supplier liquidity and forecasting.
Suppliers should exercise caution when engaging with ENERGETICS DESIGN & BUILD LIMITED due to their extended average payment time and the high frequency of payments exceeding 60 days. To mitigate potential cash flow strain, it is advisable to negotiate tighter payment terms or consider requesting upfront payments for significant orders. Continuously monitor their payment performance and factor potential delays into your own working capital projections.
| 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 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 50 | 24% | 45% | 31% | 12% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | 51 | 22% | 45% | 33% | 14% |
| 01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | 28 Oct 2021 | 42 | 52% | 22% | 26% | 16% |
| 01 Apr 2019 - 30 Sept 2019 | 30 Oct 2019 | 56 | 24% | 16% | 60% | 25% |
| 01 Oct 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 | 30 Apr 2019 | 58 | 26% | 22% | 52% | 23% |
| 01 Apr 2018 - 30 Sept 2018 | 29 Oct 2018 | 55 | 20% | 29% | 51% | 24% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 Days Net Monthly
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
When a valid invoice is received it is promptly processed and included within our monthly payment run.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Major suppliers have a designated member of the Finance Department as a point of contact regarding queries. In addition, query logs are prepared by the Finance Department and shared with supplier account managers in order to resolve any issues promptly.
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
This Scottish company, registered as Energetics Design & Build Limited, now trades as Last Mile D&B (North & Scotland) Limited. Its registered activity is specialised construction work not classified elsewhere. Earlier names, Multi Utility Solutions Limited and Integrated Utility Solutions Limited, point to a history in utility infrastructure design and build work. It is controlled by Last Mile (Design And Build) Limited, itself linked to the wider Last Mile Infrastructure group, which has held past ownership stakes together with other corporate investors. The company operates as part of this group structure rather than as an independent trading brand, carrying out construction-related activity for utility and infrastructure projects rather than property ownership or development.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk