Shipping Information
At Next Wave Distribution, we make it a priority to ensure your order is delivered quickly, safely, and on time.
Same-Day Dispatch
· Orders placed before 5:00 PM (UK time) Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are dispatched the same day.
· Royal Mail shipments have an earlier cut-off time of 3:00 PM.
Delivery options
· Standard Delivery: 1–2 working days
· Next-Day Delivery: Available at checkout (including 1-hour delivery slots with certain couriers)
Please note: Deliveries are not made on Saturdays, Sundays, or Bank Holidays unless you select a specific Saturday delivery option at checkout.
Free Shipping
We offer free shipping when you spend over certain thresholds:
· Retail customers: Free on orders over £100 (inc. VAT)
· Trade customers: Free on orders over £240 (inc. VAT)
· Trade Black accounts: Free shipping on all orders (subject to a fair usage policy)
Free shipping is provided via a 1–2 working day service using an unspecified courier. We may change couriers for this service without prior notice. If you require guaranteed next-day delivery, please select this option at checkout.
Shipping Restrictions
· We do not ship to addresses deemed insecure, such as communal mailboxes or PO boxes. If this affects your order, we’ll notify you promptly.
· Some destinations, such as the Channel Islands, Isles of Scilly, and Isle of Man, may not always be eligible for delivery.
· Remote locations (e.g. highlands, islands, or certain rural postcodes) may take longer than the stated delivery times, and next-day delivery may not always be available.
Couriers We Use
We work with trusted delivery partners to keep your orders safe and on time, including:
· Royal Mail
· Parcel Force
· Evri
· DHL
· DPD
At our discretion, we may upgrade your shipping method to a faster or more suitable service at no extra cost.
Hazardous Items (Batteries)
For safety and compliance reasons, orders containing batteries or other hazardous goods will only display approved shipping options at checkout.
