Made a visit to your Southampton Branch in Totton. After visiting two other wholesalers that couldn’t help I nearly gave up. I’m glad I tried CEF before I did. The guys in there were great! Very a... See more
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Made a visit to your Southampton Branch in Totton. After visiting two other wholesalers that couldn’t help I nearly gave up. I’m glad I tried CEF before I did. The guys in there were great! Very a... See more
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CEF never fail to deliver, the website is a great tool that saves so much time when running a business. Much quicker than the old ways and a great selection of parts. Prices are good too! Having the b... See more
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I regally use the Southampton Branch of CEF, they always offer outstanding service. Our Account Manager, Scott, always gives us great prices and goes over and beyond to support. On Serval occasions th... See more
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I will always use Scott Compton from the Southampton CEF branch, never has let us down and has found solutions for a lot of our procurement problems. I have told all my engineers to use this branch... See more
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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.
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Made a visit to your Southampton Branch in Totton.
After visiting two other wholesalers that couldn’t help I nearly gave up.
I’m glad I tried CEF before I did.
The guys in there were great! Very attentive and very very patient!
I wasn’t really sure what I needed but after some explaining they managed to figure out my issue and managed to get me everything I needed. The manager, ( Scott I think ) could obviously hear my struggles and came to assist. Thank you very much to the manager and what appears to be a great close knit team. I will be visiting again

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CEF never fail to deliver, the website is a great tool that saves so much time when running a business. Much quicker than the old ways and a great selection of parts. Prices are good too! Having the branch on hand as back up to help if there is an odd item I can’t find or they don’t stock is invaluable!

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Being honest, very surprised and delighted at how good Totton CEF are now. Stock very good as are the staff.
Keep it up!.

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The parts were delivered early and correct as per the order

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Really good service on this occasion and previous. Highly recommend this depot, Scott and the team always sort things out.
Thank you.
Kevin (Tarmac - Sonning)

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I use this branch to supply all of my electrical equipment for variety of jobs from domestic to commercial.
They go above and beyond to help. Even if I’ve forgotten to order some bits they will try a their best to get it to me next day.
The guys are always happy and willing to offer advise. Great service all round

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I will always use Scott Compton from the Southampton CEF branch, never has let us down and has found solutions for a lot of our procurement problems.
I have told all my engineers to use this branch for any required quotes for a good few years now.

Reply from CEF - SOU
I regally use the Southampton Branch of CEF, they always offer outstanding service. Our Account Manager, Scott, always gives us great prices and goes over and beyond to support. On Serval occasions this has included same day deliver. Highly recommend this branch.

Reply from CEF - SOU
I’ve been a spark in and around Southampton for over 30 years and for possibly over 25 of those years would never have entertained using CEF. However, all that changed a few years ago down to the persistent nature of a rep called Scott Compton. He tracked me down, bought me a coffee and within minutes it was as if we were mates from years gone by. That then developed into me trusting Scott enough to reactivate my dormant ‘convenience’ account, ordering through the branch, trying out CEF online and generally seeing if they were as good as he claimed them to be. A few years down the track and CEF are now our main wholesaler and one with whom we have a fantastic business relationship. If like me you remember CEF from years gone by, give them a try. If you’re in the Southampton area then just do it.

Reply from CEF - SOU
Straightforward ordering and delivery.No problems. efficient

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I received what I needed when I needed it, enabling me to complete my project on time and on budget.

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The order was for parts to complete a kitchen fit out.
It was easy to order on line and the items were delivered within a day or so, which was quicker than they had said.
Very efficient ! Thanks

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Went into the branch showed what part was required, helped me order part online, next day it turned up , wrong part, so went back to branch explained, not very helpful, would not use again

Reply from CEF - SOU
My company and I have been using CEF Southampton for a couple of years now.
By far the best wholesaler I wouldn't use anyone else.
Since around May I've noticed a huge improvement in all areas such as better items in stock and a high amount of stock which suits the needs of my company.
The staff are always helpful and most of all happy and you can have a good laugh with all of them.
It's a pleasure to walk through the doors of Cef Southampton.
They always look after me on price once again this has improved since around May time which is an important part of how I choose my wholesaler.
They always have what I need in stock which is essential for any reactive maintenance which we do regularly.
They are always on time when I have a delivery and are more than happy to deliver it at a moments notice.
I can't see me ever using another wholesaler as long as I'm working.

Reply from CEF - SOU
First time I've used CEF.
Placed order on-line as Guest to pick up in-store.
Went to store a few days later and the staff were friendly and helpful. Very quick to pick up my order.
Thanks

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