Non-catalog orders are used in situations that require a contract, sourcing or quotes, and are the starting point for recurring and blanket orders.
If you can't purchase what you need using a catalog, you likely need to place a non-catalog order.
Click a button below to view documentation on that topic.
Order Basics
- Request Sourcing or Quotes: Orders over $10,000 must be competitively bid. Follow these instructions to learn how to setup your order and notify Purchasing.
- Place a Non-Catalog Order: Step-by-step instructions for placing a standard non-catalog order in BUY.IU.
Special Orders
- Subaward Entry - Detailed Guide: This document is provided by the Office of Research Administration (ORA) and shows how to establish a subaward.
- Create a Non-Catalog Order with Trade-In: Shows how to place an order with a trade-in. Trade-ins are sometimes used when purchasing capital assets to receive a discount on new equipment.
- Kuali Time Kiosk Contactless Readers: Learn how to purchase contactless readers to replace current card swiping technology.
International or Foreign Currency Orders
Review the Payments in Foreign Currency training recording to learn more about this process.
- Payments for Services to International Guests: Step-by-step walkthrough of processing payment to an international individual.
- Foreign Currency Non-Catalog Orders: A supplemental guide to the Place a Non-Catalog Order page which highlights the differences in placing an order in a foreign currency.