Device Pricing & Purchasing through U-M

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.