When all esle fails trust in CEF exceptional service, specialist equipment and knowlegdable and helpfull staff, very impressed with the younger staff who were helpful and very clued up. Thank you t... See more
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Very helpful even when we bought unsuitable items we were easily able to get a refund. We did eventually get what we needed.
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What did They not understand About The Special Instructions Section "Please ring 07xxx6xx5xxWhen Cable arrives at Bolton CEF
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Service speed helpful could not fault them was great doing business with them
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
- Cable Company
- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
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- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - BOL
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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 4, Victory Trading Estate, Lever Court, Off Nelson Street, BL3 2AD, Bolton, United Kingdom
- 01204 531991
4.3
Excellent
18 reviews
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When all esle fails trust in CEF
When all esle fails trust in CEF
exceptional service, specialist equipment and knowlegdable and helpfull staff, very impressed with the younger staff who were helpful and very clued up.
Thank you to the branch in bolton.
3 February 2026
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very helpful even when we bought…
Very helpful even when we bought unsuitable items we were easily able to get a refund.
We did eventually get what we needed.
17 December 2025
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Janet.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager
The right product delivered promptly.
24 November 2025
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Cable for urgent machine repair
What did They not understand About The Special Instructions Section "Please ring 07xxx6xx5xxWhen Cable arrives at Bolton CEF
6 November 2025
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Martin.
Our customer services team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great experience
Service speed helpful could not fault them was great doing business with them
21 January 2025
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Anthony.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very good service
13 January 2025
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Sab.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Friendly staff easy to use website
10 July 2024
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Lynsey.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
great service
7 May 2024
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Products were competitively priced and…
Products were competitively priced and delivered the next day.
17 October 2023
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Mark.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service as always!
5 June 2023
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Fast and efficient service
28 March 2023
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Best service ever!!!!!
Just been served by the happest, friendliest guy at CEF. We had him in and out the back about 100 times trying to get the right gear for our job and every time he came back with a smile on his face. He even got the coffee machine sorted out for us. Shawn Strachan thanks pal!
23 May 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review and feedback James.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service as usual
15 November 2021
Reply from CEF - BOL
Thank you very much for your review Andy.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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