The Department of Procurement Services administers the centralized purchasing services for all departments of the University. Performing these services in accordance with sound and prudent business practices, the department seeks to realize for the University the maximum value for every dollar expended. Additionally, The Department of Procurement Services is responsible for the material distribution of purchased material to various departments on both campuses and operation of the Health Sciences Center Storeroom and Linen Room.
Companies and vendors desiring to conduct business with Tulane University should complete and return the Vendor Survey Information Form that can be found here.
The Department of Procurement Services at Tulane mailing address and phone number: 1555 Poydras Street, 7th floorNew Orleans, LA 70112(504) 865-5211
The Department of Procurement Services is responsible for the procurement of supplies and equipment used on both campuses of the University. A non-comprehensive list of items purchased through these offices includes: maintenance supplies, printing, vehicles, office equipment, computers, office supplies, athletic equipment, furniture purchases and leasing, and moving services.
The Department of Procurement Services is also responsible for the procurement of supply and equipment items in support of the research and clinical laboratories of the University. Examples of the categories of products purchased include: medical and surgical supplies, medical and laboratory equipment, laboratory supplies, scientific supplies and equipment, and all gases.
Only authorized buyers and purchasing cardholders –- up to the limit of their authority -- are authorized to obligate the University to pay for goods or services. Potential vendors should ensure they have a valid Tulane University Purchase Order or a Tulane Purchasing card number (Visa account number) before shipping goods or performing services. Uptown Purchase Order numbers are seven (7) numeric characters in length. Health Sciences Center Purchase Order numbers are three (3) alpha characters (the first is “M”) followed by seven (7) numeric characters. If in doubt, vendors should ask for a copy of the Purchase Order if the order was placed verbally. Examples of both an Uptown purchase order and a Health Sciences Center purchase order can be viewed here. Tulane University’s tax-exempt letters from the State of Louisiana and City of New Orleans are here. Tulane’s standard terms and conditions are also available.
Vendors are paid according to the terms and conditions of their individual purchase order. In most cases those terms are net thirty days. If you have a payment issue you may contact Accounts Payable at (504) 865-5824.
