CEF - BGW Reviews 46

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

Unit 2, Juno Place, SG18 8XP Biggleswade, Stratton Business Park, GB


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The Hager 16A & 32A 1 mod type A RCBO ,came in good time well packaged in good condition.They fitted into the Hager consumer unit as you would expect them to.I would buy again from this supplier.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Billy replaced my parents wiring in the whole house as needed rewiring Lovley friendly guy and his co worker Did an absolutley fantastic job in a very short time frame Had all the carpets profe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

At the price paid, a Milwaukee tool from eBay would have been a Chinese copy of poor quality, not made in Germany as branded on this tool. It registered ok on the Milwaukee site for 3 year warranty us... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service. The item was ordered at about 6.30pm from Biggleswade, and was delivered 300 miles away in Northumberland, about 10 miles South of the Scottish border at lunchtime the next day. The... See more

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Company details

  1. Electrical Wholesaler
  2. Cable Company
  3. Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
  4. Lighting Wholesaler
  5. Screw Supplier
  6. Solar Energy Equipment Supplier

About CEF - BGW

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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 2, Juno Place, SG18 8XP, Biggleswade, Stratton Business Park, United Kingdom

  • 01763 272717

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent on line experience.

Easy to order process. Item despatched same day, and received quoted day and, arguably more important, time, via excellent courier.

December 29, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Dave.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The first parcel they sent was broken…

The first parcel they sent was broken when it arrived. The person who answered the phone was very sympathetic but said she had to pass me to the customer satisfaction team who may take some time to respond. I decided to re-order the products I needed because I wanted them urgently. When the Customer satisfaction team contacted me they apologised thet the item was now out of stock so they would have to send a refund. Luckily I had ordered the last item and it arrived the next day. The refund has not arrived at my bank yet. The item I needed was a large glass bulb, not very well protected by the packaging and with no 'Fragile' warning on the outside of the box. If the packaging and labelling had been better I would not have had to wait an extra day and would not have neede a refund.

December 5, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you for your review and feedback Keith.

We apologise that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service.

Our customer services team will be in contact with you.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent next day service

Excellent next day service with precise timing from the courier for the delivery

October 31, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review Keith.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great assistance from.Ian Moore…

Great assistance from.Ian Moore from.CEF aftercare when some lights were delivered but found damagef.Replacements were sent out ASAP and i was kept informed by email throughout. Excellent customer service. Well Done CEF👍🏼

October 17, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Iain, I have passed your review over to Ian.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered item one day and arrived next…

Ordered item one day and arrived next day at time specified, very pleased.
Thanks CEF

August 21, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review Rob.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Superfast delivery

Superfast delivery, the product was exactly as advertised. Reasonably priced. A perfect replacement for my previous Redring shower. Many electrical points and water outlet points. 10 minutes to install.

July 5, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Stevie.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unacceptable behaviour by the delivery driver

I purchased my item through the website as I needed the item for some work I was doing at my home address. The transaction was quick and painless. It was obvious that it wasn't a building site or a commercial premises of any sort.
However at 0725 in the morning my door was pounded on and on and on and on by the delivery driver who insisted on heavily and loudly striking the door until we answered, even though there was a doorbell. These actions at 0725 on a weekday morning were wholly inappropriate and unnecessary. My wife was woken up believing that someone was either trying to gain entry to our house or had gained entry to it. This may seem a trivial matter to CEF but if all your employees acted in this manner I have no doubt you'd be receiving complaints daily. Even our neighbours were alarmed at the manner in which this man was banging, it was that loud.
As with alot of companies these days it doesn't seem to matter if you make a complaint, they get your money and that's all that matters. Customer service ends when you hand your money. Maybe I expect too much. But I do wonder what HE would have said if I came banging on his door at that hour of the morning anyday OR the owner/ director / GM of CEF. Maybe they'd think differently then.

July 6, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you for your review and feedback.

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)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Accurate product description made selection easy

Accurate product description made this contactor an exact replacement for out of production Sprecher & Schuh device that had failed. Fitted perfectly into junction box and wiring matched pin for pin...and it works ! Replaced CA4-5-10

June 21, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback John.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Truly a first class service

Truly a first class service. I could not have expected better.Free delivery and delivered within 24 hours.I did wonder if my 8 foot long LED tube would survive the journey but it was well packaged in an extremely robust cardboard tube.My grateful thanks to all involved in processing my order. I will be delighted to use this company again.

March 22, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Robert.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent product, and fantastic service.

Fantastic service. The item was ordered at about 6.30pm from Biggleswade, and was delivered 300 miles away in Northumberland, about 10 miles South of the Scottish border at lunchtime the next day. The item was exactly as advertised, and very reasonably price. Thank you to the helpful, friendly girl that assisted me in placing the order, ( I apologise if I’m wrong ) but I believer her name was Claire.

March 22, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Alan.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good online web sales setup

Good online web sales setup, my order was only let down by inadequate packaging for delivery. I bought a variety of LED lamp replacements, for 5ft fluorescent and PLL 55w, which arrived in a strong cardboard tube but without any internal packing to stop 5ft flu's rattling around and arriving such when opening cardboard tube I'd got a pile of broken glass. I phoned to advise this and was referred to Customer Services who apparently needed 24 hrs before they could speak to me, and still haven't, 2 days after delivery.

March 22, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you for your review and feedback Paul.

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)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuine Milwaukee

At the price paid, a Milwaukee tool from eBay would have been a Chinese copy of poor quality, not made in Germany as branded on this tool. It registered ok on the Milwaukee site for 3 year warranty using the label serial numbers, so must be authentic. Finally CEF delivered the following day with no charge unless you choose a set delivery slot of morning or afternoon.

March 14, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Matt.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was extremely easy

Ordering was extremely easy , kept informed and arrived on time .

March 9, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super quick delivery

Purchased this item with ease from your website. Communication was great and the free delivery service was second to none. I received my item the following day. Excellent service. Keep up the good work!

February 8, 2023
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review Ken.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great All Round Experience

Great web site and extensive range of products, easy to use, backed by great service when I used on line purchase and click & collect.
Recommended
Thank You

November 15, 2022
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Keith.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of two identical items in my order…

One of two identical items in my order was broken. Having sent a photo of the damage, I was immediately phoned by Lisa. I received an apology and a replacement was arranged, which arrived early the next day. Lisa also told me to get in touch if I found the other item did not work, even though it looked unbroken. Excellent customer service thank you.

October 27, 2022
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Joan, I will ensure your comments are passed over to Lisa.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything as expected

Good prompt delivery that arrived on requested day. It would have been better if I had received a time window of when to expect delivery. As it was, the window was all day and it arrived out of the blue, fortunately I was in at the time.

October 22, 2022
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Reply from CEF - BGW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Roderick.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

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