Procurement Information

This page provides resources to assist with purchasing for the Faculty of Science and Health.

Purchasing within Technical Services commences with an end user identifying a need to purchase a commodity: a product, service, good or an article of trade. Purchasing is the process of ordering, receiving and paying for goods or services.

Procurement is a planned process of sourcing or obtaining services or goods.  Procurement should be planned in advance following correct CSU policy and procedure, not after services or goods have been purchased/ received.

Further information can be located via the Division of Finance website . All procurement should adhere to Finance Procedure-Procurement.

Procure to Pay provides an overview of the steps involved in the procurement process and some FAQs.

The purchase of biological products should occur through local Australian suppliers where possible.

If purchasing biological products from an overseas supplier, a permit may be required. Please see Purchasing from Overseas section.

Before purchasing or commencing any work involving hazardous biological products, a risk assessment should be completed. IBC approval may also be required please see Do I need to apply for IBC approval - Integrity, Ethics and Compliance

Biological procurement flow chart

Technical Services Procurement guide 2025

Technical Services Procurement Flowchart

These documents provide guidelines for procurement by FOSH technical staff, and a list of FOAP codes commonly used for procurement in the FOSH. Information includes details of FOAP codes for

  • Consumables
  • Capital Equipment
  • Minor Equipment & Service and Maintenance
  • Research

Please consult the Chart of Accounts for a full list of fund codes.

Procurement of all products should occur through Australian suppliers where possible. If a purchase needs to be made from an overseas company, the purchaser needs to ensure that they check legislative requirements before placing a purchase order. This is particularly important for chemicals, products containing biological material, and radiation products. Appropriate justifications must be selected in Unimarket and all required documentation must be supplied before an order can proceed.

See information below for links and details relating to

  • Importation requirements
  • Permits
  • Hazardous materials (Chemical, Biological and Radioactive)

Purchasing products from overseas

The Faculty of Science and Health encourages sustainable procurement practices. When considering the purchase of consumables and equipment, the following factors could be considered

  • Energy efficiency of equipment
  • Environmental footprint of the goods and services
  • Lifespan or shelf life of the goods
  • Ordering through local suppliers to reduce carbon footprint relating to delivery
  • Avoid ordering in excess if there is a chance the item will expire before use

For further information see Sustainability at Charles Sturt University.

Consumables purchasing list (Supplier for general items and customer codes for suppliers)

This is a list of recommended suppliers for a range of common consumables purchased for teaching and research purposes.

Consumer Purchasing List

Unimarket The procurement system is used for all university-related purchasing of goods and services.

How to add a new Supplier