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

See the Subawards page through the Office of Sponsored Projects
Ethyl Alcohol (for research) Catalog Order eInvoice

See the Ordering Ethyl Alcohol Procurement for more information.
 
Toxic Gases Catalog Order eInvoice

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

See IT Connect for UWare
Office Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Dental Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, Reagents & Glassware Catalog Order eInvoice
Audio-Visual Supplies / Goods / Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice

See UW Contracts
Servers, IT Catalog Order eInvoice

See IT Connect for information about Servers and Storage Centers
Scientific Supplies & Equipment Catalog Order eInvoice
DNA / RNA Samples Catalog Order eInvoice
Gases - Compressed & Liquid Catalog Order eInvoice

See Gases - Compressed and Liquid
Janitorial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Information Technology (Hardware / Software / Peripherals) Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
Industrial Supplies (plumbing / electrical / fasteners) Catalog Order eInvoice
Antibodies - Other Catalog Order eInvoice
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.
Chemicals Catalog Order eInvoice
Medical Supplies for Research Budgets Catalog Order eInvoice
Electrical Supplies and Lighting Catalog Order eInvoice
Photographic Equipment & Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Cleaning Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Hardware, Industrial Supplies Catalog Order eInvoice
Resale purchase Catalog Order eInvoice

Also Non-Catalog Orders and BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Liquid Nitrogen 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.
 
Firearms / Ammunition / Explosives Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Preapproval/notification from UW Police may be required.
Vibration Tables Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or Blanket Purchase Order (BPO)
Animals / Animal products & services i Animal studies Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Fume Hoods 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.
Artwork/Goods from individuals Non-Catalog Order Manual Invoice

Contact Buyer - Special requirements may appy to artwork
Event Rentals (Tents / Canopies) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

See, Catering, Hotels and Events.
Antibodies - Custom Animal Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. 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.
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

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

 
Biological Safety Cabinets Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Procard is not allowed for this category. See the Exception Items page for more information.
Lead, Metallic Lead containing products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

EH&S helps manage post-purchase handling of lead and lead containing materials. If you have any questions on or are not aware of UW, state or federal post-purchase lead policies and requirements, please contact EH&S at 206-543-7388.
Affymetrix products Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. Items which require an intellectual property addendum. Or the Life Technologies catalog.
UW Logos & Marks Non-Catalog Order eInvoice

Or BPO. See the Exception Items page for more information
Security Systems Non-Catalog Order eInvoice
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.