Products quoted from local branch, uploaded to my web account, I ordered & the products arrived next day from the web service. Perfect for our business
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Really excellent service. Used the shop was very pleased with the advice, product knowledge and service. After being at sea on the internet for a couple of hours. Solved my problem in minutes. So can... See more
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Knowledgeable sale/customer service adviser. My item was an On-Line sale only which was delivered Next day. Product looks great.
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Good service with friendly staff and a good range of products available. Recommend
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
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About CEF - POR
Written by the company
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
Unit 7B, The Pompey Centre, Dickinson Road, PO4 8ER, Southsea, United Kingdom
- 023 9283 2367
4.3
Excellent
10 reviews
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Branch quoted next day delivery
Products quoted from local branch, uploaded to my web account, I ordered & the products arrived next day from the web service. Perfect for our business
8 September 2025
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review Alex.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Can’t beat good advice
Really excellent service. Used the shop was very pleased with the advice, product knowledge and service. After being at sea on the internet for a couple of hours. Solved my problem in minutes. So can throughly recommend. A bricks and mortar shop.
28 August 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review Moira.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
Easy ordering system, efficient delivery, polite and competent staff at the branch, in this case Portsmouth.
24 July 2025
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review & feedback Jon.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Customer service
Knowledgeable sale/customer service adviser.
My item was an On-Line sale only which was delivered
Next day. Product looks great.
10 June 2025
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review Jo.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good service with friendly staff
Good service with friendly staff and a good range of products available. Recommend
19 November 2023
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review Alan.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service..ordered online for next…
Great service..ordered online for next day delivery and it was there onetime.. briĺliant
27 October 2022
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you very much for your review David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Poor customer service
Ordered online and return to branch. Over two weeks and still no refund. Why could they not just refund in branch!
16 June 2021
Reply from CEF - POR
Thank you for your review and feedback Mr Donald Mcintyre.
We are extremely sorry that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service, please accept our sincere apologies.
Our customer services team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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