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Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk

Orchid Cellmark Ltd paid suppliers in 36 days on average — within its stated 30–60 day terms

CRN 04045527 · Professional & technical services · 3 statutory reports on record · period to 30 Jun 2019

Dated record. The latest report covers a period ending 30 Jun 2019 and the company hasn’t filed since (it may have dropped below the reporting threshold). Treat the figures as historical.
36daysavg time to pay · H1 2019

Their H1 2019 filing put the average 6 days past the shortest term they state (30 days), still within their 60-day upper term.

Their stated terms
30–60 days
Paid outside agreed terms
14% of invoices
Paid after 61+ days
4%
Reporting period
1 Jan 2019 – 30 Jun 2019
Source
their gov.uk filing, filed 12 Jul 2019

Self-reported figures from their statutory filing. How this is compiled.

Terms vs reality · their H1 2019 filing

Paid within their stated range — 36 against 30–60 days

The pattern · last 3 of 3 reports

Held steady around 36 days

The read · computed from their figures

Orchid Cellmark Ltd's H1 2019 filing put their average at 36 days against stated terms of 30–60 days; 14% of invoices were paid outside agreed terms and 4% took 61 days or longer. Filed 12 Jul 2019.

The pattern is steady — their reported average moves within about ±2 days period to period.

That is 3 statutory periods on record (earliest H1 2018) — a historical record, not a promise for a new invoice.

In their own words · from the filing

Standard payment terms

The standard business terms are to pay invoices on the last working day of the month after invoice. These terms are slightly different with selected suppliers where the terms have been negotiated for a shorter timeframe. Days can range from 30 to 60 depending on the date of the actual invoice. The % paid within 30 days as part of the report is from date of invoices not month end.

Dispute resolution

Any disputes are raised with the internal procurement team who contact the suppliers and work towards a resolution. They may be aided by relevant departments if the dispute is over contamination of products.

Every statutory report on record

Most recent first.

PeriodAvg daysOutside terms61+ daysFiled
H1 20193614%4%12 Jul 2019
H2 20183514%6%30 Jan 2019
H1 20183813%9%30 Jul 2018

On the public register · Companies House

Company record

Status
Active
Type
Private Limited Company
Incorporated
28 Jul 2000
Registered office
UNIT G1 VALIANT WAY, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV9 5GB
0 outstanding charges on the register Accounts due 30 Sept 2027

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Illustrative · working-capital arithmetic

What a 36-day cycle ties up

A worked example, not a finding. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 36-day vs a 30-day payment cycle.

≈ £14,000
of invoicing outstanding at any one time on a 36-day cycle — about £2,400 more than the same account would carry at 30-day terms.

Late Payment Act. The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 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.

Quick answers · Orchid Cellmark Ltd

Are they getting slower or faster?
Their reported average was steady — within about ±2 days period to period, around 36 days.
What's their typical pay point?
Their latest reports averaged around day 36, moving within about ±2 days. Treat that as a historical reference point, not a promise for a new invoice.
Can I see what this means for my invoices?
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What does "paid outside agreed terms" mean?
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