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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
DBE:
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.
MP Biomedicals Discontinued:
Effective as of December 31, 2019, the MP Biomedicals radioactive product catalog, previously distributed through Fisher Scientific, will be discontinued in its entirety by the supplier. If you have a future need for these types of products, please contact Nikki Barnes at Fisher Scientific at 412-624-6209 or Nikki.barnes@thermofisher.com.
Green Program
Yes