VWR by Avantor
Save up to 75% on lab supplies
VWR, part of Avantor: a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. We work side by side with customers at every step of the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine, healthcare, and technology.
VWR BIO PROGRAM
Overview & Participation Guide
The VWR Bio Program
The VWR Bio Program, in partnership with the California Life Sciences as a State Affiliate of Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), is designed to support your organization with competitive pricing, streamlined procurement, and access to a broad portfolio of laboratory products and services through Avantor VWR. Our goal is to work together to create efficiencies, drive value, and support your teams as your organization grows.
Our Partnership:
Through this program, we work collaboratively to align on sourcing strategies, simplify purchasing processes, and ensure customers have consistent access to the products and support they need. As part of this partnership, VWR is designated as a primary supplier to help deliver continuity, cost savings, and operational efficiency.
Customer Benefits:
- Provide access to preferred BIO Program pricing and contracted terms
- Deliver a comprehensive portfolio of laboratory products, equipment, and services
- Serve as a primary supplier to help streamline procurement and drive consistency
- Partner with your team to optimize sourcing and identify cost efficiencies
- Offer dedicated support from your VWR/Avantor team for day-to-day needs and strategic initiatives
- Maintain flexibility to meet scientific and operational requirements
- Support internal alignment and adoption across teams and locations
- Enable a scalable, efficient partnership that grows with your organization
Your VWR Team
Your VWR/Avantor representatives are here to support you with day-to-day needs, strategic sourcing, and program optimization. We look forward to partnering closely with you and your team.
Together, we aim to deliver value, consistency, and efficiency across your organization through the VWR Bio Program.
CLS Member Benefits
- Buying power of a large, national purchasing agreement
- Hot list of more than 8,000 items, with savings of up to 75% from list
- Hot list flexibility—pricing for high volume items commonly ordered can be added to the hot list to match your company’s local pricing
- Discounts across the entire Avantor product offering
- Special pricing on capital equipment items with list price of over $1,100
- E-commerce rebate if most of your orders are placed online
- Generous rebates sent back directly to you on annual contract spend growth
- No minimum order required
- No shipping charges for products shipped from any of Avantor’s regional distribution centers.
- Waived hazardous materials handling fees
- Waived fuel surcharges
- Next-day delivery to most locations.