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Fisher Scientific
Submitted by JEM353 on February 22, 2023 - 12:00am
Fisher Scientific was awarded a new Platinum-level University-wide agreement for scientific supplies and stockroom services, effective January 1, 2023. While Fisher Scientific has been a University-wide Contracted Supplier for scientific supplies since 2010, this new seven-year agreement provides the overall best value to the University, including product cost savings of 5%. This agreement also provides the following enhanced benefits:
- Competitive pricing
- Free shipping & handling (except rush orders and white glove delivery)
- Local warehousing of commonly used products, available for next day delivery
- Support for sustainability initiatives through the Office of Sustainability
- Commitment to support purchasing through a local, diverse (Tier 1) business to support University diversity spend goals
- Support for STEM initiatives
- AProvide allowance of preventative maintenance and calibration services
- Enhancements to the Fisher Scientific punchout in the PantherExpress System
- Additional support staff and interns who are dedicated to the University
- Assisting with supplier consolidations when applicable to leverage existing terms and conditions for purchasing
- Prioritization during supply chain constraints
- Competitive bidding process satisfies requirements for the federal government’s Uniform Guidance
Scientific - Medical Chemicals
Classification:
Platinum
Local & Small:
No
PPD:
No
PA Supplier:
No
Uniform Guidance:
Yes
Products/Services
- laboratory supplies
- laboratory consumables
Purchasing Method
PantherExpress System - Punchout
Supplier Contacts
University of Pittsburgh
Programs and Designations
Special Instructions
You may browse this supplier’s website, but only place orders through the PantherExpress System.
Abcam Cell Line Limited Use License
Abcam, a consolidated supplier through Fisher Scientific, has updated their Cell Line Limited Use License information. It is important for researchers to review the latest Cell Line Limited Use License information from Abcam prior to purchasing modified cell lines that have been generated using CRISPR Cas9 technology. There are limitations that researchers need to understand, especially if they are planning to publish research associated with the use of these cell lines.
MP Biomedicals Redioactive product portfolio Discontinued:
Effective as of December 31, 2019, the MP Biomedicals radioactive product catalog, previously distributed through Fisher Scientific, was discontinued in its entirety by the supplier. If you have a future need for these types of products, please refer to the instructions on this page.
If you have an interest in purchasing non-radioactive products from MP Biomedicals, please contact Nikki Barnes or Jesse Knotts at Fisher Scientific at pitt@thermofisher.com for ordering options.
Green Program
Yes