Equipment Management, Purchasing, and Repairs
Institutional IT equipment
Institutional IT purchasing
All IT purchases (software or hardware, including scientific devices connected to a computer), regardless of their source of funding at UNIL, must be approved by the FBM IT Service (Si). If you wish to purchase new IT equipment (hardware or software), you can send your request by email to supportfbm@unil.ch, specifying your requirements (model, configuration, use, etc.), or contact the local IT manager of your department. We will take care of the entire purchasing process, from the order form to the delivery to your workplace and the equipment will be installed and configured to meet FBM standards.
You can find more information on the Central Purchasing Office's web pages (restricted access).
Using a personal computer for work purposes at UNIL
When the unit you work for cannot provide you with the appropriate equipment to carry out your activities at UNIL, you can request that your personal computer be added to UNIL's inventory. This service, which is administered by the FBM IT Service, is subject to internal conditions and rules defined by the Central Purchasing Office.
Teleworking: Loan of a screen
Under internal directive 1.40 on flexible and mobile working arrangements at UNIL, employees can borrow a screen for teleworking purposes. Information and equipment loans are available from the Central Purchasing Office: Teleworking: loan of a screen.
Repairs
In the event of a hardware problem (UNIL machines only), you can bring your computer to the FBM IT support and we will send it for repair to our partner technicians (Darest and ART Computer). Please note that repair times may be extended due to administrative procedures (forms and estimates), the nature of the problem, and are subject to technician availability.
FBM IT support will provide you with a replacement computer for the duration of the repair. To request a replacement computer, please refer to our catalog of loans.
Private IT equipment
Non-professional IT purchases
UNIL members can take advantage of a range of discounts from several UNIL partners regarding all sorts of IT purchases for personal use (hardware and software): summary of the offers at your disposal for private computer purchases.
The Neptun offers are available twice a year at the beginning of each semester and entitle you to a discount between 16-18%. The Poseidon offer is available all year round, except during the Neptun waves, and entitles you to a 12-13% discount.
Please note that you cannot purchase institutional or laboratory equipment via Neptun and Poseidon.
Private purchases are not supported by FBM IT support, but we are happy to advise you on your product choices.
For more information, please refer to the Central IT Services (Ci)'s documentation.