The SV Infrastructure Unit manages and oversees the purchase orders for scientific equipment over CHF 5,000 for all laboratories within the SV School. Below you will find a summary of the current purchasing procedures at the School of Life Sciences SV as well as the official documents required for your purchase requests.
Procedures
The equipment purchasing procedures vary depending on the amount and the type of funds used for the acquisition. We encourage you to review the document below (french version) before initiating any equipment purchase request. It outlines the main steps and recommendations to ensure your request complies with EPFL’s guidelines and the specific requirements of the SV School.
Note: When requesting quotes from suppliers, we encourage you to provide them with a copy of the General Terms and Conditions for the Purchase of Goods, so that the quotes received comply with EPFL requirements, particularly regarding warranty and export Incoterms.
A checklist is available here to help you ensure that all required documents for the purchase request are complete.
Information: For projects involving the purchase of standard laboratory equipment, we encourage you to contact the SV Workshop, which can provide guidance in selecting the appropriate devices. For more information, please consult the page here.