Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

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

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
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
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Dental Equipment & Supplies 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
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Permits and Licensing Non-PO Invoice
Import / Export (Expeditors) Non-PO Invoice

See the Customs Clearance page
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Parking Fees and Non-Duty Station Parking (non-travel) eTravel
Goods / Services from UW Departments Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI)

Or Internal Sales Document (ISD)
Legal Fees Non-PO Invoice

See UW Attorney General's Office
Hotel Lodging for UW Faculty / Staff in Travel Status eTravel

See UW Travel
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Notary Bonds Non-PO Invoice

See the Notary Bond Application Process page
Honoraria (Guest Lecturers) Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Honoraria under Payments to Individuals
Honoraria related travel eTravel
Subscriptions (Journals / Publications) Non-PO Invoice
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Classes / Registration for Conferences & Webinars Non-PO Invoice

Unless offered by another UW Department
Awards / Prizes Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Awards/Prizes under Payments to Individuals
Payments to Employees (Exception: Royalties) Payroll

See Payroll for  information on Paying Employees

See Royalties for exception
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves)

See UW Moving Services
Conference / Event Planning Non-PO Invoice

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