Purchasing

isginf manages the purchase process for IT equipment for the D-INFK. We also ensure that all rules of the ETH Zurich Financial Regulations and https://www.ethz.ch/services/en/finance-and-controlling/inventory.html are followed.

Consulting

Unless you already exactly know what you want we encourage you to contact us to find the best product for your needs or goals. Please contact our service desk.

We also have recommendations for manufacturers, vendors, online shops and products that we have a good past experience with.

Order through isginf

Professors, ITCs and administrative assistants can order through isginf. We process the order and ensure that:

  • Various technical details like plug type or keyboard layout are indeed as expected.
  • The warranty is suitable.
  • The ordered devices are added to the inventory if needed.
  • The invoice and a copy of the inventory sheet will be sent to your administrative assistant.

Order Form

Please use the purchase form which contains fields for all information that we need. Keep the following in mind:

  • Please submit form per vendor to simplify the communication.
  • If you have an offer, please attach it.
  • If you need an isginf OS installation, please additionally request one using the installation form.

Pickup

Items can be picked up at our service desk during opening hours. ITCs can pick up items in CAB E 42 anytime after making sure we put the items there.

Ordering Yourself

You can order yourself through the shops in ETHis or other online shops subject to the policy in your group. Keep the following in mind:

  • Warranty processing through isginf is not guaranteed.
  • Who is selling you the items when ordering from a market place like Amazon or Digitec.
  • Ensure that you order the correct items. Vendors in Switzerland generally do not accept returns.

Servers, desktop computers and laptops will be added to the inventory. Please use the inventory form. Sale and donation of items is not possible without inventory entry.

Servers

For servers there is a framework agreement with 10 vendors which is explained here (German only). You can only order servers from these vendors. Orders with a total value of CHF 10,000 or more (including sales tax) it is required to get at offers from at least three vendors.

Page URL: https://isg.inf.ethz.ch/bin/view/Main/ServicesHardwarePurchasing
2025-01-21
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