Type of Goods / Services How to Buy How to Pay Other Comments
Office Space (Leased)

See the UW Real Estate Office
Keys / Locks

Contact UW Facilities Lock Shop
Moving & Relocation Services (non-household moves)

See UW Moving Services
Travel

See UW Travel
Internet Service Provider

See UW IT Connect
Temporary Services (non-patient care)

See UW Human Resources Temporary Staffing

Payment to Student Employees Other (see comments section)

Payments to Student Employees should be made through Payroll.
Interior Design Service

See the UW Capital Projects Office page on Design Services
Floor Coverings Other (see comments section)

Please contact UW Facilities to get this started
Television and Video Productions Services

See UWTV

Insurance

See the Office of Risk Management
Controlled Substances Other (see comments section)

See UW Medicine's Controlled Substance Information
Printing Creative Communications (C2)

See Creative Communications
Telecommunications

See IT Connect
Research Subject Payments Other (see comments section)

Revolving Fund, Field Advance, or Gift Card. See Research Subjects
Mailing Services, Postage & Fees

See Creative Communications Mailing Services
Study Abroad

See Study Abroad: Proposing a Program
Window Treatments Facilities

See UW Facilities
Copying/Printing Services Other (see comments section)

See UW Creative Communications
Mobile Device Guidelines Other (see comments section)

See Mobile Device Guidelines
M&E Tax Exempt purchase

Or BPO
Graphic Art & Design Services

See Creative Communications
Airfare for UW Faculty / Staff Central Travel Account (CTA) Central Travel Account (CTA)
Goods / Services from UW Departments Cost Transfer Invoice (CTI)

Or Internal Sales Document (ISD)
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

Purchase must be made from Linde in Ariba
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

 

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

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Dry Ice Catalog Order eInvoice
Vibration Tables Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Event Rentals (Tents / Canopies) Other (see comments section) eInvoice

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
Electronic Components Catalog Order eInvoice
Standing Orders Blanket Purchase Order eInvoice
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
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.
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Animals / Animal products & services i Animal studies Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
X-Ray / Lasers Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Foreign Supplier Orders Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Buying also can use BPO. See Foreign Suppliers. Paying can also be done through Non-PO Invoice.
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.
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) 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

 
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO.  Go to the UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) for guidance on these devices.