Purchasing & Procurement

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University of California Procurement Services has a new contract with Dell to replace SHI as systemwide value-added reseller (VAR) for Microsoft, Adobe, Netskope and Microfocus software. The change will take effect on February 1, 2023.

January 17, 2023


On September 23, UCSF sponsored the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Bayview Merchant Walk. The UCSF Anchor procurement team developed relationships with the small business and brought them together with San Francisco community leaders.

October 18, 2022


On November 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., the Supply Chain Management (SCM) campus procurement team will host a webinar to demystify the purchasing process.

October 17, 2022


The Anixter Inc. punchout catalog is now available in BearBuy. The punchout pricing is inclusive of a UC-adopted competitively bid Omnia contract — which applies to Locking Hardware Solutions, Security & Access Control Systems, and Cabling & Networking Products.


July 12, 2022


A No-Cost Contract is a contract that has no funds exchanging hands (e.g. supplier requirement for free equipment, etc) and must be reviewed by a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Buyer.


July 12, 2022


Medline Industries Inc. punchout catalog is now available in BearBuy.

June 14, 2022


ReadyRefresh, the campus supplier for drinking water, has released their new prices for the new 2022-2023 fiscal year.

May 17, 2022


Apple computers currently have a long lead time for new orders. Orders placed in May will be sent in late July/August.

May 17, 2022


The UCSF Anchor Institution Initiative is working with the Office of Diversity and Outreach (ODO) to share insights and engage to anti-racism efforts.

May 17, 2022


Airgas will be increasing prices (per pound) on dry ice products, as well as hardgoods and ancillary charges, effective May 19, 2022.

May 17, 2022

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