NIGP 233: Crafts, Specialized
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UNSPSC codes for 233
| UNSPSC code |
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| 23130000 Lapidary machinery and equipment |
About NIGP 233
NIGP 233 Crafts, Specialized is a Class code encompassing specialized equipment, materials, and services that state and local governments procure for discrete craft production, artistic projects, and technical fabrication work. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring laser-cutting systems for makerspaces and recreation departments, custom gateway signage for public-realm improvements, drone light display services for county events, and vocational equipment supporting career and technical education programs in school districts. The code captures both the procurement of specialized fabrication hardware and the contracting for craft-related services delivered by external vendors. Issuing bodies include city recreation and planning departments, county governments, school districts through educational consortiums, and special-purpose districts, with no single repeat buyer dominating the recent activity block.
Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (City of Tampa Parks & Recreation, City of Owensboro, Ocean County New Jersey, City of Palo Alto, Stockton Unified School District, and Educational Service and Buying Consortium in Texas) with representative recent solicitations spanning multiple jurisdictions. The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department issued RFQ 26-P-00528 for one xTool P2S 55W Desktop CO2 Laser Cutter with complete bundle, quotes due August 26, 2026, intended for in-house craft programming. The City of Palo Alto issued IFB 197136 for the California Avenue District Signs project—custom aluminum blade-style gateway signage with electrical integration and concrete foundation work—bids due April 7, 2026, under prevailing wage requirements and Class A General Contractor licensing. The Educational Service and Buying Consortium in Texas solicited bids under 26R-030LG for Vocational (CTE) Equipment, Supplies and Services to support career and technical education across member school districts, with proposal due May 27, 2026. Several recent postings function as networking events (Marion County's 2nd Annual Reverse Trade Show on June 17, 2026, and the Tampa Bay Area Chapter of NIGP Reverse Trade Show on June 25, 2026) rather than formal solicitations, signaling active demand-generation activity among state and local buyers seeking vendors in this space.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 233?
NIGP 233 is Crafts, Specialized, a class in NIGP 03, Arts, Crafts, Entertainment, Theatre.
What codes are under NIGP 233?
NIGP 233 has 11 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages, including 23320 Ceramic and Pottery Equipment and Supplies, 23332 Faceting and Cabbing Equipment and Accessories and 23335 Glass Blowing Equipment and Supplies.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 233?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 233 posted in the last 90 days are Georgia (2), Utah (2) and California (1).
Which UNSPSC codes match NIGP 233?
NIGP 233 maps to 1 UNSPSC code, 23130000 Lapidary machinery and equipment.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 233?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 233 is Request for Qualifications - Water Tower Plaza - Public Art Shade Structure from Utah, posted October 6, 2026.
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