The team at CEF always go above and beyond for us, whether it be quotes, sourcing stock and preparing orders, they never let us down :)
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Really helpful and knowledgeable staff. Easy and efficient to deal with. The excellent price for our new 16kW inverter was the icing on the cake.
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When to local depot and spoke to a very helpful assistant who found the parts I needed, gave me the stock number and told me I could order it on line. Did so & the parts came the next day. Perfect.
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The shop in Nelson guided us from the start and the experience of ordering on line was simple and we received the goods on time.
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About CEF - NEL
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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
11 Kenyon Road, Brierfield, BB9 5SP, Nelson, United Kingdom
- 01282 617311
4.4
Excellent
13 reviews
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Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Really helpful and knowledgeable staff
Really helpful and knowledgeable staff. Easy and efficient to deal with. The excellent price for our new 16kW inverter was the icing on the cake.
11 November 2025
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review Tim.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The team at CEF always go above and…
The team at CEF always go above and beyond for us, whether it be quotes, sourcing stock and preparing orders, they never let us down :)
10 October 2024
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The helpful staff and speed of delivery…
The helpful staff and speed of delivery of the products to our warehouse.
16 April 2024
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
When to local depot and spoke to a very helpful assistant who found the parts I needed, gave me the stock number and told me I could order it on line. Did so & the parts came the next day. Perfect.
23 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Stuart.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very fast delivery to store ,pleasant…
Very fast delivery to store ,pleasant staff on arrival
thank you .
10 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review Geof.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Easy to order ( even for a novice like…
Easy to order ( even for a novice like me ). Super quick delivery. Well wrapped for the journey. All Good *****
2 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Gary.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very friendly and helpful staff
28 October 2023
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review Mr Mcnulty.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The shop in Nelson guided us from the…
The shop in Nelson guided us from the start and the experience of ordering on line was simple and we received the goods on time.
24 November 2022
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Michael.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
great service
1 August 2022
Reply from CEF - NEL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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