Their own payment-practices filing · gov.uk

Vital Energi Solutions Limited pays suppliers in 17 days on average — within its stated 1–60 day terms

CRN 07828647 · Electricity & gas · 1 statutory report on record · period to 30 Jun 2026

17daysavg time to pay · H1 2026

Their H1 2026 filing puts the average 16 days past the shortest term they state (1 days), still within their 60-day upper term.

Well behindvs a 31-day median across 6,189 recent filers

Their stated terms: 1–60 days
Paid outside agreed terms: 69% of invoices
Paid after 61+ days: 0%
Reporting period: 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Source: their gov.uk filing, filed 17 Jul 2026

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

Terms vs reality · their H1 2026 filing

Paid within their stated range — 17 against 1–60 days

PAIDLATE · terms vs the clockdays to pay · 0–65

avg 17d

0 days65 days

reported avg 17 days their filed terms 1–60 days UK median 31 days · n = 6,189 recent filers

Where their invoices landed · share of all invoices

within 30 days 75% 31–60 days 25% 61+ days 0%

Source: their statutory Payment Practices Report #112960, period 1 Jan 2026 – 30 Jun 2026, filed 17 Jul 2026 · gov.uk payment-practices service

Vital Energi Solutions Limited pays within its stated range, 16 days past the shortest term. 69% of invoices still went outside agreed terms; 0% reached 61 days or more. Self-reported in their statutory H1 2026 filing.

The read · computed from their figures

Vital Energi Solutions Limited's H1 2026 filing puts their average at 17 days against stated terms of 1–60 days; 69% of invoices were paid outside agreed terms and 0% took 61 days or longer. Filed 17 Jul 2026.

On the latest reported averages: Faster than 86% of the 161 large companies reporting in electricity & gas.

That is one statutory period on record (earliest H1 2026) — a historical record, not a promise for a new invoice.

In their own words · from the filing

Standard payment terms

Supporting Our Supply Chain Partners in Uncertain Times Vital Energi recognises the critical role our SME suppliers play in our success. During these times of economic uncertainty, we remain committed to fostering strong, supportive relationships. Demonstrating Our Commitment: • Flexible Payment Terms: We understand the importance of cash flow, and where appropriate, we have actively reduced payment terms for specific suppliers. • Tailored Financial Support: In certain cases, we have provided direct financial assistance to alleviate challenges faced by valued partners. • Collaborative Problem-Solving: We believe in working alongside our suppliers to find solutions that overcome obstacles and ensure mutual success. Beyond Payment Terms: • Open Communication: We maintain reg

Dispute resolution

We prioritise open dialogue to resolve any issues. In most cases, payment disputes are amicably settled through this approach. Additionally, our construction-related subcontracts strictly adhere to the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (as amended).

Other information

We remain committed to building a robust and sustainable supply chain, with prompt and fair payment practices at its core. We continuously improve our processes and partner with our suppliers for ongoing success. Ongoing Initiatives: • Automated Accounts Payable: We continue to develop and fine tune our automated system to streamline invoice processing and significantly reduce wait times. • The Company is currently piloting a new self-billing scheme for subcontractors with a view to speeding up the payment cycle. • Staff Training: Dedicated training on these systems ensures efficient and effective utilisation for faster payments. Vital Energi remains committed to paying its suppliers on time and in full. The company understands that the timely payment of invoices is essential fo

Every statutory report on record

Most recent first.

Period	Avg days	Outside terms	61+ days	Filed
H1 2026	17	69%	0%	17 Jul 2026

On the public register · Companies House

Company record

Status: Active
Type: Private Limited Company
Incorporated: 31 Oct 2011
Registered office: CENTURY HOUSE, BLACKBURN, BB1 2LD

10 outstanding charges — secured borrowing registered Accounts due 31 Mar 2027

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Illustrative · working-capital arithmetic

What a 17-day cycle ties up

A worked example, not a finding. On a hypothetical £12k/month account, at a 17-day vs a 1-day payment cycle.

≈ £6,500

of invoicing outstanding at any one time on a 17-day cycle — about £6,300 more than the same account would carry at 1-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 · Vital Energi Solutions Limited

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What does "paid outside agreed terms" mean?

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How this is compiled. Built from official records only: Companies House and the gov.uk payment-practices service. The payment figures are self-reported — companies over the size threshold must file them by law and the board signs them off. No credit-agency data. The numbers are theirs; the plain-English read is ours. This is information compiled from public records under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — not a credit rating and not advice.

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