Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Subaward Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

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

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
Chemicals 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.
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
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.
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Liquid Nitrogen Catalog Order eInvoice
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Airfare for UW Faculty / Staff Central Travel Account (CTA) Central Travel Account (CTA)
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
Copiers Managed Print Services (MPS) Internal Sales Document (ISD)

More information is available on the MPS site.
 
Foreign Supplier Orders Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Buying also can use BPO. See Foreign Suppliers. Paying can also be done through Non-PO Invoice.
Cadavers / Human Body Parts Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Purchase of cadavers or human body parts are not allowed on Procard. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Bus Charter Services Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. For Bus, Shuttle, and Limo charters - use a UW Contracted supplier. More information available on the Charters / Transportation page.

 

For all charters, if a UW Contracted supplier is not used, departments must:

  • Review the Non-Contracted supplier information on the Charters / Transportation page.

  • Attach charter agreement and insurance documentation to the purchase request

  • Use object code 03-37 when setting up orders or paying for charters

 
Security Systems Non-Catalog Order eInvoice
Vibration Tables Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Security Guards Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.
UW Logos & Marks Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information
Animals / Animal products & services i Animal studies Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Facilities and Renovation Services Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.

UW Owned Space: See the UW Facilities Maintenance & Construction website - departments are not authorized to contract for these services without approval from Facilities. Facilities has the right of first refusal on these types of work.

Leased Space: Contact UW Real Estate regarding building alterations and construction

 

 
X-Ray / Lasers Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Air / Vessel Charters Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or, BPO.  Do not use a ProCard for Air charters.  For Bus, Shuttle, and Limo charters - use a UW Contracted supplier. More information available on the Charters / Transportation page.

For all charters, if a UW Contracted supplier is not used, departments must:

  • Review the Non-Contracted supplier information on the Charters / Transportation page.

  • Attach charter agreement and insurance documentation to the purchase request

  • Use object code 03-37 when setting up orders or paying for charters
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order Manual Invoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.  Go to the UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) for guidance on these devices.  
Event Rentals (Tents / Canopies) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork