Web order service, not very good at all when it comes to delivery via third party. Local branch support, very good and considerate of client's requirements.
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Switch locationUnit 9, Central Industrial Estate, Oldham Road, M24 1QZ Middleton, GB
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Faultless transaction very helpful counter staff a pleasure to do business with. Thanks
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Dave and Ben are a credit to the business brilliant service as always
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Searched site for domestic socket and switches we wanted. Put in filters which cut down on time taken deciding. Ordered on-line and 3 days later they were available for us to pick up at the local stor... See more
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
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- Lighting Wholesaler
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About CEF - MID
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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 9, Central Industrial Estate, Oldham Road, M24 1QZ, Middleton, United Kingdom
- 0161 643 6300
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Web order service/local branch
Web order service, not very good at all when it comes to delivery via third party.
Local branch support, very good and considerate of client's requirements.
October 31, 2025
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
On time delivery 👍
September 2, 2025
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
brilliant service
Dave and Ben are a credit to the business
brilliant service as always
December 5, 2024
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Darren.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review Colin.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review Carl.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Faultless transaction very helpful…
Faultless transaction very helpful counter staff a pleasure to do business with.
Thanks
November 1, 2023
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review George.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
No delivery made,
I ordered an item, then DHL driver said item was refused when he did not even attend as I have CCTV. Called CEF they told me next day delivery has been arranged and even after two days nothing arrived as I write.
October 18, 2022
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you for your review and feedback Mr Nunurai.
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)
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review Elizabeth.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
You quickly get what you asked for
Searched site for domestic socket and switches we wanted. Put in filters which cut down on time taken deciding. Ordered on-line and 3 days later they were available for us to pick up at the local store. Staff are always friendly and give good advice when you have a query. Can't ask for a better service.
March 20, 2022
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
All was excellent simple to order…
All was excellent simple to order online and the 2 men that brought it were lovely, thank you!
February 1, 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mildred.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager
Order eady to place and delivered…
Order eady to place and delivered efgiciently and on time to the required depot.
January 17, 2022
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Brian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
great servcie and delivery rep is…
great servcie and delivery rep is really good at his job very attentive
August 5, 2021
Reply from CEF - MID
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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