Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
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.
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Software Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for UWare
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

Also Non-Catalog Orders and BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
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
Study Abroad

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

For more information, see the Research Subjects page
Attorney Fees Non-PO Invoice
Permits and Licensing Non-PO Invoice
Storage Services Non-PO Invoice
Non-UW Scholarships Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Non-UW Scholarship under Payments to Individuals
Entertainers / Entertainment Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Performers under Payments to Individuals
Web Design Services Non-PO Invoice
Honoraria related travel eTravel
Parking Fees and Non-Duty Station Parking (non-travel) eTravel
Legal Fees Non-PO Invoice

See UW Attorney General's Office
Auto Rental for UW Faculty/Staff on travel status eTravel
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

 
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Royalties Payments to Individuals (P2I)

See Royalities under Payment to Individuals
 
Consultants & Consulting Services Non-PO Invoice

Over $10K use Non-Catalog or BPO
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Import / Export (Expeditors) Non-PO Invoice

See the Customs Clearance page
Payment to Clubs or groups assisting at UW athletic games Non-PO Invoice

See Non-PO Invoice Payment
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves)

See UW Moving Services
Goods / Services from UW Departments Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI)

Or Internal Sales Document (ISD)