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FINANCIAL AFFAIRS

Approved Suppliers

McMaster University is pleased to have beneficial purchasing agreements in place with the suppliers included in the categories listed here, covering a variety of regularly purchased goods and services.

Many of the negotiated discounts are also available for personal purchases by McMaster University employees.

To Buy Goods and Services:

⇐ Approved Suppliers are listed alphabetically by category, on the left navigation bar. 

Methods for purchasing:

Goods and Non-Consulting Services  Purchase Thresholds 
$0 – $121,200 MacBuy using supplier catalogues (punch-out / hosted)
$0 – $10,000 P-Card
$0 – $25,000 Non-PO Voucher / PO with 1 written quote
$25,001 – $75,000 PO with minimum 2 written competitive quotes
$75,001 – $121,199 PO with minimum 3 written competitive quotes
$121,200 or more Open/public competitive RFx bid process
Consulting Services Purchase Method
$0 – $121,199 PO with minimum 3 written competitive quotes or Open/public competitive RFx bid process
$121,200 or more Open/public competitive RFx bid process
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