Welcome to the UTMB Procurement Marketplace

The Procurement Marketplace provides quick reference to UTMB’s web-based supplier network. The Suppliers in the network provide the UTMB end-user with on-line pricing information, product specifications, technical information, and direct ordering processes.  Use of these suppliers reduces time and effort related to requisition creation; reduces order cycle time; increases the accuracy of purchase order and invoice data; and increases utilization of preferred and contract suppliers resulting in lower costs for the most commonly ordered products and services.

The below links provide an overview of each supplier’s on-line ordering process, a user guide, and application logon when applicable.

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Research Marketplace
UTMB has signed an agreement with SciQuest, Inc., a provider of hosted and punchout supplier catalogs focused on research products. Under this relationship we have significantly expanded UTMB’s product search and on-line ordering capabilities.

Using the Research MarketPlace allows an end-user to access multiple online catalogs, compare products and pricing, and create a single PeopleSoft eProcurement  Punch-out requisition for multiple research products from multiple vendors.  Utilizing the Research Marketplace punch-out process to purchase these items, increases the end users authority to create eProcurement DEP requisitions up to $5,000 on any single vendor’s purchase order. 

Items over $5000 listed on the Research MarketPlace are for information purposes only (i.e., price and product comparison).  To purchase these items, the end-user would need to create a PeopleSoft eProcurement Special Request (ACQ) requisition.

Current Suppliers include:

NEW!!!  Burgoon/fisher punchout has been added to the SciQuest Research Marketplace.

Applied Biosystems; BD BioSciences; Bio-Rad Labs; GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences; Invitrogen; New England BioLabs; PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences; Physician Sales & Service; Pierce Biotechnology; Promega; Qiagen; Roche Diagnostics; and VWR

Questions or comments you have regarding the Research Marketplace should be directed to the Logistics/Purchasing Help Desk at ext. 7-8000 or via e-mail at LogisticsHelpDesk@utmb.edu

Effective April 28th - Improved Ordering for Pierce Biotechnology First Published

In our continuing effort to cut cost and create more efficient supply chains for our researchers, effective April 28, all Pierce Biotechnology orders placed through the Research Marketplace (SciQuest) will be automatically re-directed to Burgoon/Fisher on your PeopleSoft Requisition and PO. This change will not affect the product brand, the product quality, or the delivery time. In fact, you will still receive your order as normal in the Pierce box. The benefit of this change is to gain UT Alliance Contract pricing and eliminate added transactional costs. With this change, you will receive FREE shipping, FREE ice charges, and FREE Hazardous fees on every Pierce Biotechnology order processed via the SciQuest punchout process. Pierce and Fisher Scientific are in full support of this and are proud to work with UTMB to lower costs, increase service, and provide a better solution for each end user at UTMB.

If you have any questions regarding this change, please contact:
- Rick Boman rboman@utmb.edu in Purchasing at extension 7-7905;
- Steve Magrogan steve.magrogan@thermofisher.com with Fisher Scientific at 832-978-8618;
- Stacy Vaughn stacy.vaughn@thermofisher.com with Pierce at 832-443-2425; or
- Fisher Customer Service at 1-800-766-7000

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UT Supply Chain Alliance
Effective November 1, 2007, UTMB will enjoy new discounted pricing from
Fisher Scientific/Burgoon.  This is made possible through participation in the UT Supply Chain Alliance’s Primary Preferred Lab Distribution Supply Agreement with Fisher Scientific.  The Alliance comprises all six (6) UT Healthcare Institutions enabling us to leverage our collective buying power.

UTMB welcomes Fisher Scientific as the preferred supplier for distribution of laboratory supplies offering UTMB deeper discounts on over 8,000 specially priced contract items.  These items are currently available for purchase through the existing eProcurement Punch-Out process.  An update to the website to clearly identify these items will be available soon.

Advantages
Guarantee lowest prices for all UT Components.  Fixed pricing and discounting for 12 months on all contracted items.  Price increases are capped for three (3) years.  No freight or handling charges.  HUB credits for all purchases.  UTMB annual savings projected at greater than 10%.  

Contact
Sandi Cowan, Sr. Acquisition Specialist, Team Lead, Research, at ext. 7-8062 or Rick Boman, Supplier Liaison at ext. 7-7905.

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e-Shipping Self Service - Logon

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Business/Medical Records Forms

Direct Ordering of Medical Laboratory Forms

UTMB has signed an agreement with Moore Wallace North America to provide direct ordering of UTMB approved medical and laboratory forms.  Moore Wallace has been added to the growing number of suppliers available for on-line ordering via the PeopleSoft eProcurement punchout process.  Medical and laboratory forms will now be available for ordering via this new punchout process. 
Moore Wallace offers an integrated approach for forms catalog order management to the UTMB community, including:

• one catalog for all medical related forms

• item search of all medical related forms including those forms still available on-campus

• pricing information, delivery schedule, requisition creation, and order confirmation for direct ordering forms

Any additional questions regarding the eProcurement punchout process should be directed to the Purchasing Help Desk at ext. 7-8000 or via e-mail

Questions or comments regarding the Moore Wallace agreement should be directed to Neal Cooper
at ext. 7-7918, in Logistics Acquisition.

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Modular Furniture, Case Goods & Seating

  Herman Miller Office Furniture

Informational Website for Modular Furniture, Case Goods and Seating

UTMB has evaluated various furniture items and has standardized on specific furniture products, styles, colors and manufacturers.  Herman Miller has been selected as one of our approved manufacturers.  Herman Miller products are purchased under our Novation GPO Contract which offers UTMB significant discounts on this product group.

In an effort to provide our client departments with information that will assist them in their furniture selection, UTMB has collaborated with Herman Miller to develop an informational website that will bring pertinent information directly to your desk top with the click of the mouse.  The informational site also provides client departments other valuable information regarding furniture purchases and frequently asked questions, including:

• Approved furniture products and specifications including color, style and size
• Illustrations, online brochures and images of approved furniture
• Modular furniture configurations
• Pricing information
• Delivery and lead time information
• Warranty information
• Specific product information (for example, How to Adjust Your Chair)
• UTMB Interiors Managers contact information
• UTMB Acquisitions contact information
• Herman Miller Sales Representative contact information

Current Order Process…

• Departments send a work request to Facilities Operations and Management (FOAM) for furniture related items. 
• FOAM assigns the work request to the appropriate personnel.
• Assigned vendor contacts customer. 
• Vendor will supply drawing/quotations which will be reviewed by FOAM and sent to customer.
• Customer will approve drawing/quotations by sending FOAM the FRS number for the purchase.

Coming Soon…
Future additions to the informational website will include:

• The ability for the client department to create a Vendor Service Request for warranty issues.
• The ability for the client department to create a PeopleSoft eProcurement punch-out requisition from an online catalog of approved furniture products provided the order does not require field measurements. 

Questions or comments regarding the Herman Miller agreement should be directed to Tracy Jackson, Sr. Acquisition Specialist, FOAM Team Leader, at ext. 2-3532.

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