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Switch location29A Macintosh Place, South Newmore Industrial Estate, KA11 4JT Irvine, GB
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The staff in the Irvine shop are always helpful. In the event, the item I required wasn't I stock. I ordered on line as that was quicker and easier. Easy website and very quick delivery.
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Very easy to order, tracking Info available straight away, quick delivery, and delivery driver very friendly.
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Little bit expensive. Branch didn’t really help in terms of knowledge
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Company details
- #22 of 33 best companies in Electrical wholesaler
- #5 of 7 best companies in Cable provider
- #6 of 17 best companies in Electrical appliance wholesaler
- #14 of 24 best companies in Lighting wholesaler
- #8 of 8 best companies in Screw supplier
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About CEF - IRV
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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
29A Macintosh Place, South Newmore Industrial Estate, KA11 4JT, Irvine, United Kingdom
- 01294 212000
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Great Service
I bought an expensive power tool which required delivery. It was handy being able to pick it up from the shop instead of being in.
The service was quick and I received a call as soon as the tool was delivered to the shop.
6 May 2026
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Little bit expensive
Little bit expensive. Branch didn’t really help in terms of knowledge
17 May 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Simon.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
easy to deal with, great prices & stock!
Use CEF all the time for various items for or repair business. the Irvine sotre never lets us down.
16 November 2023
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very easy to order
Very easy to order, tracking Info available straight away, quick delivery, and delivery driver very friendly.
6 August 2023
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Loraine.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very friendly staff and a first class…
Very friendly staff and a first class service..Highly recomended..
6 July 2023
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review Denise.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Helpful in shop. Good Website.
The staff in the Irvine shop are always helpful. In the event, the item I required wasn't I stock. I ordered on line as that was quicker and easier. Easy website and very quick delivery.
21 May 2023
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Rod.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Dealing with William the store manager…
Dealing with William the store manager at Irvine
18 October 2022
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review Hugh.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Fast service
Fast service, great communication and a price about forty percent cheaper than their neighbour who fixes screws.
9 January 2022
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Hugh.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Friendly and very knowledgable on the…
Friendly and very knowledgable on the products. Will go back again .
24 December 2021
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review Mrs Lynn Taylor.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Irvine branch-excellent service
Knowledgeable staff at Irvine branch and had items required in stock. One item needed to be returned due to my electrician’s error. Store refunded item full price no problem and advised ordering replacement (giving me the stock code number required) online due to the size of the cable roll which would be delivered next day. Item ordered on website 4.45pm and paid next day delivery which was only £5, I received email that night to say it had left depo, item delivered the following day. Excellent service
10 August 2021
Reply from CEF - IRV
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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