Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Affymetrix products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Items which require an intellectual property addendum. Or the Life Technologies catalog.
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Puget Sound Blood Bank products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See Blood, blood serum, and platelets on the Exception Items page for more information.
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Event Rentals (Tents / Canopies) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Dry Ice 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.
Event Rentals (Tents / Canopies) Other (see comments section) eInvoice

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Fume Hoods Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Electronic Components 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
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Foreign Supplier Orders Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Buying also can use BPO. See Foreign Suppliers. Paying can also be done through Non-PO Invoice.
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
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

 
Vibration Tables Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Reimbursement to an Employee (non-travel related) eReimbursement

Please visit the eReimbursement webpage
Parking Fees and Non-Duty Station Parking (non-travel) eTravel
Hotel Lodging for UW Faculty / Staff in Travel Status eTravel

See UW Travel
Mileage eTravel

See UW Travel
Honoraria related travel eTravel
Auto Rental for UW Faculty/Staff on travel status eTravel
Meals for UW Faculty / Staff on Travel Status eTravel

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

More information is available on the MPS site.
 
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order Manual Invoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork
Storage Services Non-PO Invoice
Classes / Registration for Conferences & Webinars Non-PO Invoice

Unless offered by another UW Department
Web Design Services Non-PO Invoice
Permits and Licensing Non-PO Invoice
Academic Accreditation Fees Non-PO Invoice
Individuals who have an active vendor number Non-PO Invoice
Import / Export (Expeditors) Non-PO Invoice

See the Customs Clearance page
Legal Fees Non-PO Invoice

See UW Attorney General's Office
Artwork / Artists Other (see comments section) Non-PO Invoice

Contact Buyer - Special rquirements may apply to artwork - See APS 205
Attorney Fees Non-PO Invoice
Memberships and Dues Non-PO Invoice
Conference / Event Planning Non-PO Invoice

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