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DIRECT Electrical Supply

About DES

DIRECT Electrical Supply (Tamworth) Ltd was established in Tamworth in 1990 and has since become a leading independent supplier of electrical equipment to the trade and industry across the whole of the West Midlands conurbation and servicing industry nationwide. With our purpose built distribution warehouse and sales office located in the industrial area of Tamworth near to M42 Junction 10, our own fleet of vehicles offer a daily delivery service to the surrounding areas.

Our team of professional sales staff with combined experience of over 150 years in the trade can offer all our customers advice on performance, economy, durability on many electrical products coupled with the backing from the leading electrical equipment manufacturers and suppliers with technical support on hand from our leading business partners.



DIRECT Electrical Supply is proud to have built its reputation on providing a service that is tailored to the specific requirements of the customer. The company is always expanding its stock profile to reflect the needs of its customers and maintains a wide range of stocked products to accommodate the daily needs of the trade as well as industry, including lighting, lamps, cables, wiring accessories , switchgear, fuse gear, control and automation, cable management, ventilation and heating, emergency lighting, fire detection and security products, tools and fixings, instrumentation all available from our trade counter in Tamworth.

Open to Trade, Public & DIY

Weekdays 7:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 12:00pm

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EXPERT SUPPLIERS IN ALL TYPES OF CUSTOMER NEEDS

DIRECT Electrical Supply has local ownership and management, being able to make instant decisions across any aspect of our business. This means that we are able to offer the most comprehensive, flexible & agile response to our customers who are themselves in a highly reactive market.

Stock is held as close to the point of use as possible, whilst maintaining a real time stock visibility offering all the benefits of centralised distribution but without the additional unnecessary overhead & delays that this service produces. We offer the best of all worlds in distribution.

Our business constantly adapts to meet the needs of an ever changing market & our relationship with key supply chain partners ensures that you get information regarding new products and trends as quickly as possible. We employ our delivery drivers and our own fleet of delivery vehicles gives the customer an added benefit when secure sites require such service.

Environmental issues are a key consideration within our business & the Company has evolved a financially efficient business model which includes the reduction of energy usage. We continually look at ways of improving our own Environmental Policy & our corporate responsibility to further reduce total cost. This is an adjunct to our lowest total cost service offering.

Our business aims are to assist our customers with solutions to their operational issues, to deliver our projects responsibly and to ensure we have a Zero Harm policy towards Health and Safety and our environmental responsibilities. DIRECT Electrical Supply believes in responsible, sustained growth and working in partnership with our customers to ensure we understand their initiatives and help to ensure they are jointly realised.

Sectors we serve
  • AGRICULTURE
  • TRADES DISTRIBUTION
  • PUBLIC & DIY
  • SPORT & LEISURE
  • RENOVATION PROJECTS
  • AUTOMOTIVE DISTRIBUTION
  • VEHICLE REPAIRS
  • WAREHOUSING
  • RETAIL AREAS
  • NEW HOUSING
  • WASTE RECYCLING PLANT
  • CAR SHOWROOMS
  • AIRPORT & RAIL
Direct Electrical Supply Value Added Services are developed to each customer’s requirements.
Use of premises for pre-fabrication projects
Project Material Management
Site Surveys, Reports for Lighting & Heating Efficiency
24/7 Out of Hours Support
Brokering service within or outside of normal Electrical Scope
Total Material Supply & Install option for industry
DES Services

DIRECT Services


From lighting design, energy saving surveys to 24/7 emergency call-out we're are able supply it all. We're your one-stop shop for all your electrical services.


Our Services
DES Products

DIRECT Products & Suppliers


We offer our customers a huge range of both in-stock and on-order products from our vast supplier network. Next day delivery avaliable on many items.


Our Products & Suppliers

Just a few of the suppliers products we stock

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"We replaced all our factory lighting using the scheme provided by DIRECT Electrical Supply. The transformation in our working environment is staggering ....and to think we are saving energy and money as well is incredible. Well worth the investment are the best!"

Mr P.Watkins - Chief Engineer
Charter Auto

DIRECT Services

Your one-stop shop for all your electrical services.
Direct Service and Support
DIRECT Service & Support for Engineers & Facilities

As with any manufacturing activity, maintaining the quality and operation of the machinery is essential. Downtime from any operational failure is never good news – many factory units now rely on the DIRECT Electrical Supply Service to come up with the active solution to return production to full capacity as soon as possible.

Direct Automation Control
DIRECT Automation Control & Safety Systems

When it comes to Machine Safety there can be no compromise to help ensure that the product meets all the relevant safety obligations. If you would like support on the latest standards, risk assessment, safety system design, installation or system validation, DIRECT Electrical Supply can help you.

Direct Lighting Design
DIRECT Lighting & Energy Services

With continued emphasis on driving efficiency forward and consumption down, DIRECT Electrical Supply is at the forefront of delivering schemes which will offer significant savings and longer term returns through the use of the latest technology. We are happy to help and advise where installation services are required.

Direct Electrical
DIRECT Commercial, Industrial & Domestic Electrical

DIRECT Electrical Supply have access to the best solutions available for all markets and a knowledge base of over 150 years experience in the Wholesaling Channel.

Direct Testing
DIRECT 18th Edition Test Equipment & Repairs Service

DIRECT Electrical Supply has access to all major manufacturers & lines of electrical testers and voltage detectors are designed for use in every application and in nearly any environment.

Direct Fire Alarm Design
DIRECT Fire Alarm Design Service

DIRECT Electrical Supply has partner engineers who specialise in Fire Alarm Design. We have designed over 200 Fire Alarm Systems. From small zonal systems to multi-building complex addressable fire alarms, we have a solution that will ensure you have the optimum level of detection for your situation.

Direct 24/7 emergency
DIRECT 24/7 Emergency Service

DIRECT Electrical Supply is your one stop shop for industrial automation, MRO and service for organizations big and small.

Direct Heating Design
DIRECT Heating Design Service

DIRECT Electrical Supply offer heating design services through our partnering manufacturers. Providing design packages to the new-build domestic market and all types of properties; from the self-build up to large sites for the factories and office buildings, involving all types of heating systems including solar and heatpumps.

Direct Hire Service
DIRECT Hydraulic Crimper, Jacks & Roller Hire

DIRECT Electrical Supply hydraulic range of cable crimping tools are lightweight, easy to handle and feature spring loaded handles allowing the die sets to be advanced with one hand.

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