UC Procurement
2025 Global Tariffs: Pricing Impact & Mitigation Strategies
Dive into our in-depth overview of the 2025 tariff landscape and its implications for product pricing, particularly in global sourcing and supply chain strategies.
Public Bid Site
The CalUsource Public Bid Site is where suppliers browse public bid opportunities for all University of California campuses.
Systemwide Contract Listings
These listings of currently contracted supplier agreements can be used by all University of California locations systemwide. These contracts are organized by commodity categories and are updated monthly.
L.A. Fire Evacuation Resources
With the catastrophic fires in the Los Angeles area, the UC Central Travel Office has negotiated evacuation discounts with UC hotel partners that are lower than our standard negotiated business rates.
Impact of UC Procurement
Economic and Socially Responsible Procurement is integral to the success and sustainability of UC. We fulfill our mission and contribute to a positive and sustainable global impact by aligning procurement practices with ethical and social responsibility.
Featured Resources
Become a Supplier
UC welcomes all suppliers interested in doing business with us
Systemwide Agreements
A monthly update of the UC-wide agreements
Policy & Compliance
Understanding the legal requirements for working with UC
ESRP Resources
Accessible and sustainable procurement focusing on small and diverse businesses
Get to know the UC Procurement Portal
Best practice: Be sure to login, and use the Search function to find whatever you need!
Recent News
Procurement
June 10, 2025
University of California Collaborates with AWS to Enhance Technological Innovation
UC's collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) has bolstered UC's technological capabilities, enhancing educational outcomes and groundbreaking research and better serving stakeholders across the UC system and the California community.
Agreement - LS
May 27, 2025
Airgas UC-wide Agreement
UC-wide agreement for laboratory, medical and industrial gases accessories and services to all UC locations.
Agreement - LS
May 06, 2025
Thomas Scientific | Life Sciences UC-Wide Agreement Extension
UC Systemwide Procurement has secured a UC-wide 4-year agreement extension with Thomas Scientific for lab supplies.
Featured Events
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Jun
2025
Meetings
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UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 6/23 @ 11am
This bi-weekly meeting connects procurement staff from all UC locations, keeping them updated on UC Procurement programs, supplier and industry education opportunities, supply chain constraints, and systemwide sourcing projects.
27
Jun
2025
Procurement Exchange
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UC Navigates Tariff Tides with Customs Broker ACS
A deep dive with American Cargoservices Inc. into the impacts of pricing and product availability on the University’s supply chain. Join us for this unique insider view into the dynamics of world trade in this particularly volatile time.
07
Jul
2025
Meetings
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UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 7/7 @ 11am
This bi-weekly meeting connects procurement staff from all UC locations, keeping them updated on UC Procurement programs, supplier and industry education opportunities, supply chain constraints, and systemwide sourcing projects.