Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk
How long does Protec Fire Detection Public Limited Company take to pay its suppliers?
Self-reported figure from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.
On the public register · Companies House
Company record
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Public Limited Company
- Incorporated
- 16 May 1974
- Registered office
- PROTEC HOUSE, LOMESHAYE IND EST, BB9 6RT
Terms vs reality
Stated terms: 0 days. Reported average: 60.
At a glance
The key figures
Vs peers · latest reported averages
The pattern
Holding steady
Average days to pay across their last 6 statutory reports.
Where their supplier invoices land · latest period
The read · computed from their figures
Protec Fire Detection Public Limited Company has filed 17 statutory payment periods (earliest H1 2018). Their latest report puts the average at 60 days against stated terms of 0 days.
The pattern is steady — their reported average moves within about ±1 days period to period.
In the latest period 1% of invoices were paid outside their agreed terms, and 49% landed 61+ days out.
What they tell their suppliers
In their own words · from the filing
Standard payment terms
Unless stated otherwise in the purchase order, payments will be made to suppliers 60 days after the end of the month in which the invoice has been received subject to the invoice bearing the purchase order number and providing the goods have been delivered and all requisite contract documentation submitted in accordance with the contract prior to the receipt of invoice. The date of a valid invoice for these purposes shall be deemed to be 2 days prior to actual receipt of the invoice by the Purchaser, notwithstanding any other date stated on the invoice. The Company feels it has an obligation to meet the guidelines of the Prompt Payment Code and aims to pay 95% of supplier invoices within 60 days
Dispute resolution
Protec Fire Detection Plc is committed to dealing with all of its supplier chain members fairly. Transparency and swift resolution of disputed items are key principles of this process. We have a dedicated Team members within the Purchase Ledger department who deal with all supplier queries and any aged invoices. The Purchase Ledger department is responsible for supplier statement reconciliation, requesting copies of POD's or any of contractual paperwork required, invoices and credit notes. The Team work to investigate any delays or issues in order to resolve any queries as quickly as possible
Every statutory report on record
Most recent first.
| Period | Avg days | Outside terms | 61+ days | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H1 2026 | 60 | 1% | 49% | 17 Jul 2026 |
| H2 2025 | 60 | 4% | 50% | 1 Feb 2026 |
| H1 2025 | 59 | 4% | 52% | 20 Aug 2025 |
| H2 2024 | 61 | 6% | 54% | 13 Aug 2025 |
| H1 2024 | 67 | 9% | 52% | 13 Aug 2025 |
| H2 2023 | 61 | 6% | 47% | 13 Aug 2025 |
| H1 2023 | 62 | 5% | 40% | 18 Jul 2023 |
| H1 2022 | 57 | 5% | 44% | 30 Sept 2022 |
| H1 2022 | 55 | 5% | 49% | 14 Mar 2022 |
| H1 2021 | 60 | 5% | 51% | 16 Sept 2021 |
| H1 2021 | 62 | 5% | 56% | 31 Mar 2021 |
| H1 2020 | 63 | 5% | 57% | 28 Sept 2020 |
| H1 2020 | 55 | 4% | 47% | 17 Mar 2020 |
| H1 2019 | 59 | 4% | 56% | 25 Sept 2019 |
| H1 2019 | 63 | 4% | 55% | 25 Mar 2019 |
| H1 2018 | 68 | 6% | 50% | 24 Sept 2018 |
| H1 2018 | 64 | 6% | 61% | 29 Mar 2018 |
Working-capital effect
What a 60-day cycle ties up
Illustrative. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 60-day vs a 0-day payment cycle.
Late Payment Act. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act lets a supplier charge statutory interest and fixed compensation on invoices paid past agreed terms. Work out what a late invoice is worth → Whether it applies depends on your contract — check with an adviser.
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