A great range of products at reasonable prices but supported by outstanding staff who are knowledgable and incredibly helpful. It has been a pleasure doing business with CEF
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Really easy to reorder and change delivery date to when I wanted them
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The team in Tiverton were brilliant. They called me immediately my order arrived and one of the team stayed on to give me an extra five minutes after closing time to reach them. Top team!!!
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THE SPEED OF THE NEXT DAY DELIVERY THE ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS WHEN I WENT TO PAY ON LINE, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT. I AM 80YRS OF AGE AND HAVING TO NEGOTIATE THE "ARE YOU A ROBOT PALAVER?" I FELT WAS T... See more
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- Lighting Wholesaler
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About CEF - TIV
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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
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Unit 3, Mountbatten Way, EX16 6SW, Tiverton, United Kingdom
- 01884 258398
4.5
Excellent
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Really easy to reorder and change…
Really easy to reorder and change delivery date to when I wanted them
14 February 2026
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Always ready to put in that little bit…
Always ready to put in that little bit extra effort
12 November 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Victoria.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very helpful team
12 November 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Rory.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
A good experienc.
I received excellent advice from the outlet and obtained a very competitive price on my purchases. Good experience.
6 October 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Julian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The team in Tiverton were brilliant
The team in Tiverton were brilliant. They called me immediately my order arrived and one of the team stayed on to give me an extra five minutes after closing time to reach them. Top team!!!
23 June 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Started with a call to local branch
Started with a call to local branch , they didn’t have in stock what i needed but directed to web site and was delivered to site the next day
5 June 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Nigel.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The Tiverton branch is always helpful…
The Tiverton branch is always helpful and proffesional . Adam Mitchell is a great assett , as are the rest of the branch.
9 May 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
very helpful when in a tight spot got…
very helpful when in a tight spot got the parts to us that day very good company nothing is to much trouble
14 May 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Fantastic staff so helpful and friendly
Fantastic staff so helpful and knowledgeable , especially Chris
24 April 2025
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Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Neil.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Tiverton CEF
A great range of products at reasonable prices but supported by outstanding staff who are knowledgable and incredibly helpful. It has been a pleasure doing business with CEF
12 January 2025
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Geoffrey.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Give us teddys
Delivery turned up when it was needed as expected.
I really wish they done CEF teddy bears with little ties. It would be nice to cuddle up to a small version of Adam M from the Tiverton branch.
9 December 2024
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
THE SPEED OF THE NEXT DAY DELIVERY
THE SPEED OF THE NEXT DAY DELIVERY
THE ONLY DOWN SIDE WAS WHEN I WENT TO PAY ON LINE, IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT.
I AM 80YRS OF AGE AND HAVING TO NEGOTIATE THE
"ARE YOU A ROBOT PALAVER?" I FELT WAS TOTALLY UNNESCESARY.
21 October 2024
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Outdoor PIR spotlights and electrical fittings.
Great service and advice. Good products and prompt delivery of items.
28 October 2023
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Laurent.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Martyn.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Julie.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Prompt delivery.
26 September 2021
Reply from CEF - TIV
Thank you very much for your review Karim.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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