Industry ranking
Score of 96.13/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | 30 Apr 2026 | 13 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 2025 | 30 Oct 2025 | 12 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | 28 Apr 2025 | 13 | 96% | 2% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024 | 06 Nov 2024 | 14 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Apr 2024 | 30 Apr 2024 | 15 | 94% | 4% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 2023 | 31 Oct 2023 | 16 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 19% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
The 'shortest standard payment terms' has been noted as 0 days, which equates to those suppliers with 'Immediate' payment terms.
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
The process for dispute resolution and complaints for qualifying contracts is set out in the terms and conditions for the good or services. A resolution is sought between the ordering manager (supported by the Procurement and Contracts team when required) and the supplier. ScotRail Trains operates a No PO, No Pay policy meaning all invoices submitted for payment will quote a valid Purchase Order where the goods/services being purchased has been previously approved. As a result there are limited disputes arising from purchases. ScotRail Trains works closely with suppliers when issues are identified to ensure invoices received are correct to allow prompt payment.
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
ScotRail Trains Limited is registered in Scotland and classified under passenger rail transport, interurban. Its registered office is in Glasgow, and it is controlled by Scottish Rail Holdings Limited, indicated as a person with significant control. The company was previously named SOLR1 Limited and SOLR Holdings Limited before adopting its current name. Companies House records show it as an active private limited company with a history of confirmation statements and full accounts filings. Based on its SIC classification and naming, it operates or has operated interurban passenger train services in Scotland. No further detail on specific routes, fleet or services is available from the supplied evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk