Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Liquid Nitrogen Catalog Order eInvoice
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

Also Non-Catalog Orders and BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
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.
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase 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.
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.
Subaward Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Memberships and Dues Non-PO Invoice
Attorney Fees Non-PO Invoice
Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Meals for UW Faculty / Staff on Travel Status eTravel

See UW Travel
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Auto Rental for UW Faculty/Staff on travel status eTravel
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Subscriptions (Journals / Publications) Non-PO Invoice
Import / Export (Expeditors) Non-PO Invoice

See the Customs Clearance page
Goods / Services from UW Departments Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI)

Or Internal Sales Document (ISD)
Performers Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Performers under Payments to Individuals
 
Honoraria related travel eTravel
Awards / Prizes Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Awards/Prizes under Payments to Individuals
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Hotel Lodging for UW Faculty / Staff in Travel Status eTravel

See UW Travel
Permits and Licensing Non-PO Invoice
Payments to Employees (Exception: Royalties) Payroll

See Payroll for  information on Paying Employees

See Royalties for exception
Conference / Event Planning Non-PO Invoice

See Catering, Hotels and Events web page at: http://finance.uw.edu/ps/how-to-buy/planning-event

 
Storage Services Non-PO Invoice