I work for a care group and we constantly repair. The 800 qty machine screw tub for back boxes was my best find this month. Downlight options are varied for sensory needs. Excellent all round and frie... See more
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Incredible service, has saved me on tight schedule jobs on many occasions Use the overnight pre 10 delivery service all the time A+++++
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on the whole customer service is good - however when requesting certain actions, it can be frustrating when this doesnt happen and none of it is difficult to complete so easily remedied if attention i... See more
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Great deal on Makita Impacter & quick delivery on click & collect purchase. Worth checking out if you need power tools & you want to save money!
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
- Cable Company
- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
- Screw Supplier
- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - NOT
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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
Unit 2, Ellesmere Business Park, Haydn Road, NG5 1DX, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- 0115 962 6562
4.5
Excellent
17 reviews
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Care group maintenance manager
I work for a care group and we constantly repair. The 800 qty machine screw tub for back boxes was my best find this month. Downlight options are varied for sensory needs. Excellent all round and friendly, helpful staff.
27 March 2026
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Incredible service
Incredible service, has saved me on tight schedule jobs on many occasions
Use the overnight pre 10 delivery service all the time A+++++
29 January 2026
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Your service is how it should be!
Your service is how it should be!
Trueful, punctual and competitive!
31 October 2025
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Martin.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Not Just Electrics!
Great deal on Makita Impacter & quick delivery on click & collect purchase. Worth checking out if you need power tools & you want to save money!
14 April 2025
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Guy.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Fantastic service & price
Excellent quick service, better price than anywhere else, expertly wrapped, smashing delivery guy, will definitely buy from you again. Thanks!
21 January 2025
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Colleen.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The guys at Nottingham C
The guys at Nottingham C. E. F. Was extremely helpful explaining that if I ordered it from the website I would have the item quicker and it came the next day fantastic.
6 December 2024
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The Staff at the Sherwood Nottingham…
The Staff at the Sherwood Nottingham branch can't help you enough. They mostly have what you need and if not they'll do what they can to get it you.
I've been using these guys for years for a reason and see them as colleges rather than a service provider.
10/10 😍
22 July 2024
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Aaron.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Mrs Chatterton.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good price quick delivery
19 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Richard.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very helpful on phone and then…
Very helpful on phone and then delivered to local branch in Nottingham. Worked well - all ok.
9 October 2023
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service
Great service, helpful & friendly staff. Very impressed with CEF, would use again.
12 September 2023
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mick.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good price and fast delivery
Very good service - good price and fast (free next day) delivery. Couldn't ask for better.
6 August 2023
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Gary.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
good service
on the whole customer service is good - however when requesting certain actions, it can be frustrating when this doesnt happen and none of it is difficult to complete so easily remedied if attention is paid to request.
7 March 2023
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very Customer Focused
Ordered online, but returned original item to a local branch, because I had ordered the wrong item. I was quickly refunded and received the correctly ordered item the next day. Very good experience all round. CEF are very customer focused.
5 February 2022
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Derek.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very helpful with product next day…
Very helpful with product next day delivery couldn’t ask for more.
27 September 2021
Reply from CEF - NOT
Thank you very much for your review Ian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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