Only place I could find the specific piece I need for my old diesel engine electrics - so top notch, glad some proper business still in existance! Friendly advice on the phone and next day delivery a... See more
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Straight away it’s a smooth transaction. quote all correct and straight to basket We are long standing clients of CEF and they have always been highly rated by us and now with the online facility it... See more
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
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About CEF
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We go above and beyond for our customers wherever and whenever you contact CEF, our focus is to help you.
CEF has a UK national network of 393 branches with electrical experts in-branch ready to help with friendly advice and support to allow you to get the job done. Established in 1951, CEF is privately owned and the business now extends to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
CEF is the expert electrical wholesaler for professional electricians and contractors all over the UK.
Our ‘Same Day In-branch’ range of almost 3,000 electrical products is available in every branch. Our fully trained sales, technical, and service staff are ready to help.
Place online orders for next working day delivery at cef.co.uk from over 300 leading suppliers.
In-branch and online we offer the largest range of products, giving you access to more than 35,000 products.
Our online customer service team is available from 8am to 8pm via phone, email, or live web chat to offer advice and assistance with your queries.
By partnering with Trustpilot we welcome your feedback, helping us ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Stocklists of: Cables and Accessories/Cable Management/CCTV, Fire and Security/Data and Networking/Heating and Ventilation/Industrial Controls/Lamps and Tubes/Lighting Luminaires/Power Tools/Renewables/Switchgear and Distribution/Test Equipment/Tools, Fixings, and Workwear/Wiring Accessories
CEF - Your local Electrical Experts
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- Over 390 Stores Nationwide
- You'll be sure to find a CEF near you
- Next Day Delivery
- On all orders placed before 6pm
- Free Delivery
- Spend over £50 and get Free delivery to any mainland UK address or your nearest CEF store
- Reserve and Collect
- Reserve your products online and collect them from your nearest store
- Customer Service
- Our dedicated Customer Service team are available Mon - Fri 7.30am - 8pm
Contact info
Georgina Mackie House, CV8 2SU, Kenilworth, United Kingdom
- 01763 272 717
- customerservices@cef.co.uk
- cef.co.uk
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2 failed deliveries on the last 2…
2 failed deliveries on the last 2 orders. Waste of time.
14 July 2026
First time using this company and it…
First time using this company and it was a pleasant experience. Very straightforward website, easy to use and I was informed regularly with delivery updates.
Delivery was exactly when they said it would be! Very happy 😀
14 July 2026
Wery good service good delivery on time…
Wery good service good delivery on time nice helpful driver deliver item exactly where I need it
14 July 2026
Faultless
Helpful assistance on the phone to identify items required. Extremely easy process to order items which were delivered promptly before midday the next day as promised.
14 July 2026
Great advice on parts and quick…
Great advice on parts and quick delivery of the items I needed at a very reasonable price. All fitted with ease. Thanks
12 July 2026
We used CEF recently
We used CEF recently, have no complaints, the item purchaed was deliverd quickly and for a reasonable price.
29 June 2026
Perfect in every way
Perfect in every way, lightning delivery well packaged and best price.
13 July 2026
Paid for a pre 10am guaranteed delivery…
Paid for a pre 10am guaranteed delivery it did not arrive and customer was let down.
13 July 2026
Fast delivery well packaged and a fair…
Fast delivery well packaged and a fair price. Happy to use this company again.
5 May 2026
Fast delivery
Ordered in eve (before 6 I think) and delivered the following morning. Easy plus the price was good too. Happy customer
13 July 2026
Great service from beginning to end
Great service from beginning to end. Great product and great price too
29 June 2026
CEF were absolutely fantastic
CEF were absolutely fantastic. The problem was the courier delivered the goods to the wrong place. CEF did everything in their power to make the delivery happen that day unfortunately it didn’t happen, the goods were delivered the next morning.
28 June 2026
Great advice
Great advice, no problems ordering even when the order was incorrect from the customers end the return system is just as easy as buying. Thanks C E F!
12 July 2026
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