Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Liquid Nitrogen Catalog Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Refrigerators for Labs Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Non-Catalog Ordering / BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.

Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) has published guidance regarding purchases of equipment and other items of concern to them. Please see guidance for more information.
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Radioactive Materials Catalog Order eInvoice

Radioactive materials may be ordered through the Perkin Elmer catalog. Non-Catalog and BPO may also be used. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Equipment Leases Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Attach the lease agreement to the request for the buyer to sign.
Vehicles Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Ensure you contact Fleet Services to determine business use and minimum mileage requirements before creating a BPO.  As part of state requirements, all University vehicle assets must be managed by UW Fleet Services.  They will procure, manage and license the University vehicle asset on your behalf.
Maintenance Contracts Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

Or Non-Catalog. May require insurance and/or prevailing wage, check with a Buyer before placing an order for maintenance/service contracts.

Visit the "Specialty Underwriters Equipment Maintenance Program" page http://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-buy/su-maintenance to determine if equipment may be eligible for coverage through this program.
Subaward Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Consultants & Consulting Services Non-PO Invoice

Over $10K use Non-Catalog or BPO
Meals for UW Faculty / Staff on Travel Status eTravel

See UW Travel
Subscriptions (Journals / Publications) Non-PO Invoice
Gift Cards Tango Card

For more information, see the Research Subjects page
Payment to Clubs or groups assisting at UW athletic games Non-PO Invoice

See Non-PO Invoice Payment
Auto Rental for UW Faculty/Staff on travel status eTravel
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Awards / Prizes Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Awards/Prizes under Payments to Individuals
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Gift Cards US Bank Card

For more information, see the Research Subjects page
Performers Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Performers under Payments to Individuals
 
Prizes & Awards for Students Payments to Individuals (P2I)

Information is available on the P2I website.
See Tax Office website for information about taxation.
Storage Services Non-PO Invoice
Non-UW Scholarships Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Non-UW Scholarship under Payments to Individuals
Permits and Licensing Non-PO Invoice
Entertainers / Entertainment Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Performers under Payments to Individuals
Web Design Services Non-PO Invoice
Notary Bonds Non-PO Invoice

See the Notary Bond Application Process page
Parking Fees and Non-Duty Station Parking (non-travel) eTravel