Our local CEF store in Colchester is our favourite supplier. Steve, Louise, Chris and the team are always so warm, friendly and helpful. They've always gone above and beyond to provide a first class... See more
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I must take this time to shout from the rooftops about the two Harry’s and Jordan that have literally gone above and beyond to help us today. These boys have truly delivered excellence and they... See more
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Placed an order with my local store. They decided to make it a web order instead of fulfilling it themselves. This resulted in a delay caused by them and FedEx where the 2 parcels were packaged by CEF... See more
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Very helpful and friendly staff. Delivery was exactly when we required it. Would highly recommend CEF
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About CEF - COL
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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 21, Westside Centre, London Road, CO3 8PH, Colchester, Stanway, United Kingdom
- 01206 214710
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Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review Mr Benson.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Always great service and good stock…
Always great service and good stock levels
Highly recommended
31 October 2022
Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Colchester Branch Review
Collected goods from trade counter at Colchester without issue.
26 November 2021
Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Next day delivery was brilliant
Next day delivery was brilliant. Item was what I needed and a good market price.
11 August 2021
Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review Ian Paterson.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Chris and the Colchester Team are spot…
Chris and the Colchester Team are spot on, AMEC WORKS has been going for 1 year now and we are purely Industrial Electrical, knowing that parts aren't always readily available, I have never been let down and Colchester have always managed to work out a solution and at last minute.
I often use the online pre 10 service which for me and my clients works well.
The colchester team all have good product knowledge and the store holds a good stock of industrial gear including Legrand Containment and CMP Glands.
I recommend CEF to many colleagues and other contractors and look forward to working with them in the future.
25 July 2021
Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Andy. I will ensure this is passed onto the CEF Colchester team.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
great customer service
great customer service over a minor issue, product delivered next morning.
easy to order, quick to deliver. Can't ask for more than that
2 June 2021
Reply from CEF - COL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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