THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES, ON BEHALF OF TUFTS UNIVERSITY BUSINESS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED VIA SEVERAL DIFFERENT PURCHASING MECHANISMS:
SMALL DOLLAR ORDERS UNDER $5,000
For small dollar orders under $5,000, the Tufts Procurement Card (PCard) is the preferred method. Tuft’s PCard can be used for purchases up to $5,000 for all non-restricted commodities from any supplier that accepts MasterCard as a form of payment.
TRAVEL RELATED EXPENSES
All travel related expenses should be paid by using the Tuft’s Travel MasterCard or through reimbursement via the Tufts Travel Expense Form.
TUFTS MARKETPLACE - ONLINE ORDERING PORTAL
The Tufts Marketplace is a business to business, secure online tool provided to the university community. Once authorized, a user may shop the catalogs of pre-qualified strategic suppliers. Users will receive Tufts contracted pricing and in most cases, next day delivery. Orders may be charged directly to departmental cost centers and wherever applicable, project/grants.
PURCHASE ORDERS
If you have an order under $5,000 and the supplier is unable to accept the pcard, if the supplier is not available on the Tufts Marketplace or if the order is in excess of $5,000, Purchase Orders are the primary means for obtaining goods and services. Non-facility related Purchase orders are issued by the Purchasing Office upon receipt of completed and approved Tufts requisitions.
REQUISITIONS IN EXCESS OF $10,000
REQUISITIONS IN EXCESS OF $10,000 REQUIRE SOURCE SELECTION DOCUMENTATION, as mandated by government regulations and Tufts policy. Please see TUFTS BIDDING POLICY for further information.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL REQUISITIONING
If ordering goods or services from departments within Tufts (internal service providers), please complete the Tufts Interdepartmental Requisition (IDR).
FOR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE PROPER METHOD TO PURCHASE GOODS OR SERVICES AT THE UNIVERSITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE PURCHASING OFFICE.
