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Explore the New Surplus Services Website!

July 17, 2025
The Surplus Services team is excited to introduce the new and improved Surplus Services website — redesigned to make it easier than ever to connect with all things surplus at UC Merced!  Whether you're looking to browse available surplus items, transfer...

Enhanced Purchasing View Coming Late Summer 2025

May 19, 2025
An updated Requisitions screen is on the way! As part of Oracle’s ongoing enhancements, the Requisitioning process will soon reflect the Redwood theme introduced last fall. This refreshed look—called Self-Service Procurement—features a sleek, modern design to improve the user...

Advisory: Design and Construction Requisition Updates

January 29, 2025
Effective February 1, 2025, all requisitions for design and construction duly executed agreements—regardless of dollar value—will be submitted by Planning, Design & Construction Management (PDCM). Duly executed agreements include: Construction agreements Construction...

Weekly Supply Chain Office Hours - Spring 2025

January 23, 2025
Weekly Supply Chain Office Hours Mark your calendar! The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team kicks off weekly office hours, starting this Thursday, January 30th. Zoom sessions will take place every Thursday for the next 11 weeks, offering insights into University purchasing policies and...

Dell Discounts for Faculty and Staff

December 2, 2024
Looking for a new electronic device for yourself or someone special* for the holidays?  Dell has made it easier for faculty and staff to access Dell member discounts. To unlock exclusive savings: Visit Dell's Member Purchase Program: www.dell.com/mpp Click "employee discount...

BobcatBuy+ Vendor Updates

November 25, 2024
BobcatBuy+, the campus’ new and improved catalog shopping experience, continues to expand its selection of available catalogs.  Three new suppliers - Cenmed, LifeTech, and Rainin – have been added to the growing list of catalogs centralized under BobcatBuy+.  BobcatBuy+ is...

Save the Date! UC Merced Supplier Showcase - 12/10/24

November 11, 2024
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team is excited to announce the return of the UC Merced Supplier Showcase on Tuesday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Lakireddy Grand Ballroom.    The Fall 2024 Supplier Showcase will highlight many of campus catalog suppliers, as well...

BobcatBuy+ Gas Vendor Updates

October 3, 2024
As the campus continues to utilize BobcatBuy+ for all catalog orders, the Supply Chain Center of Excellence team would like to highlight the following updates as related to campus gas vendors. BobcatBuy+ has three suppliers for gases available for purchasing: Airgas - Available and...

BobcatBuy+ is Live!

September 9, 2024
Today is the day - BobcatBuy+ is live and ready for campus users to shop-shop-shop! Be ready to see the new and improved catalog shopping experience, along with the new Oracle Redwood user interface. The BobcatBuy+ team will be stationed at various Launch Party locations on-campus and DCC this...

BobcatBuy+ September Debut

September 3, 2024
The Supply Chain Center of Excellence team is excited for the September launch of BobcatBuy+!   Get ready for full functionality of the platform on Monday, September 9, launching alongside the Oracle Redwood user interface. In preparation for full launch, virtual training sessions are...

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