UNR Purchasing

BCN Purchasing

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), the agency responsible for all public institutions of higher learning and research within the state, spends in excess of $130 million annually for goods and services with over 30,000 vendors. NSHE’s Board of Regents has delegated responsibility for overseeing this activity to two purchasing offices located in Business Centers, North and South. The Business Center North (BCN) Purchasing Department is responsible for purchases of supplies, equipment, services and construction for the Desert Research Institute, Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows Community College, University of Nevada, Reno, Western Nevada College, and System offices.

Purchasing Mission

The Nevada System of Higher Education, Business Center North (BCN) Purchasing Department is dedicated to providing our internal and external customers the most effective and efficient procurement of quality goods sold and services and construction in support of BCN’s mission and goals. The BCN Purchasing Department has accomplished this through exceptional customer service, innovative processes and implemented sound business practices.