Type of Goods / Services | How to Buy | How to Pay | Other Comments |
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Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Cleaning Supplies | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Hardware, Industrial Supplies | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Janitorial Supplies | 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. |
Resale purchase | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
Also Non-Catalog Orders and BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information. |
Software | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
See IT Connect for UWare |
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information. |
Dental Equipment & Supplies | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
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. |
Toxic Gases | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba |
Servers, IT | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers |
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment | Catalog Order | eInvoice |
See UW Contracts |
Scientific Supplies & Equipment | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
DNA / RNA Samples | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Photographic Equipment & Supplies | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Gases - Compressed & Liquid | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Dry Ice | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Electronic Components | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Liquid Nitrogen | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) | Catalog Order | eInvoice | |
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 |
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. |
Standing Orders | Blanket Purchase Order | eInvoice | |
Subscriptions (Journals / Publications) | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Parking Fees and Non-Duty Station Parking (non-travel) | eTravel | ||
Import / Export (Expeditors) | Non-PO Invoice |
See the Customs Clearance page |
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Consultants & Consulting Services | Non-PO Invoice |
Over $10K use Non-Catalog or BPO |
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Legal Fees | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Classes / Registration for Conferences & Webinars | Non-PO Invoice |
Unless offered by another UW Department |
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Awards / Prizes | Payments to Individuals (P2I) |
See Awards/Prizes under Payments to Individuals |
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Goods / Services from UW Departments | Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI) |
Or Internal Sales Document (ISD) |
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Payment to Clubs or groups assisting at UW athletic games | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Study Abroad | |||
Hotel Lodging for UW Faculty / Staff in Travel Status | eTravel |
See UW Travel |
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Storage Services | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Office Space (Leased) |
See the UW Real Estate Office |
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Honoraria (Guest Lecturers) | Payments to Individuals (P2I) |
See Honoraria under Payments to Individuals |
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Prizes & Awards for Students | Payments to Individuals (P2I) |
Information is available on the P2I website. |
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Keys / Locks |
Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop |
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Entertainers / Entertainment | Payments to Individuals (P2I) |
See Performers under Payments to Individuals |
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Individuals who have an active vendor number | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Web Design Services | Non-PO Invoice | ||
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves) | |||
M&E Tax Exempt purchase |
Or BPO |
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Reimbursement to an Employee (non-travel related) | eReimbursement |
Please visit the eReimbursement webpage |