Device Pricing & Purchasing through U-M

The University of Michigan has negotiated pricing for many commercial devices used in research. This article provides the process to check current negotiated prices.

Summary

The University of Michigan has negotiated pricing for many commercial devices used in research. This article provides the process to check current negotiated prices. 

 

Considerations

• Vendors regularly release new models and update continuing models. Devices used for grant budgets may not be available when it is time to purchase devices.
• Device models, even from the same vendor, may not have comparable sensor technology. 
• While U-M may have negotiated pricing retail websites sometimes have lower prices. However, they may also have limits on the quantity that can be purchased.
• Some study management system vendors offer devices with delivery to participants as an additional service.  

 

Check Device Prices

• Go to: Wolverine Access 

  • Requires Level 1 login.

• Enter M-Marketsite in the search field

• Click on the M-Marketsite box

• Click the link that says, Continue to M-Marketsite (Browse Only)
  • If you get an error, change browsers. Chrome is typically reliable.  

• From the M-Marketsite home screen

  • Go to the box titled: Search/Shop Hosted Catalogs

    • Select Simple (immediately under the section header)

  • Scroll down to the Office Supplies/computer Section

  • Select one of the following suppliers

 

                     

From there, search for the specific devices to see prices

 

 

 

To Purchase Devices

​​​​​​Work with your unit administrator or the person who does purchasing when you are ready to purchase devices for your study.