NIGP 43012: Containers (for Liquefied Gases), Large Dewars (for Laboratory Sizes See Class 175)
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Code facts
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12
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12
- Open opportunities
- 1 3 posted in the last 90 days
NIGP codes come from the NIGP Code (NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement, maintained by Periscope Holdings), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
State & local contract opportunities
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | California | 1 | 1 |
About NIGP 43012
NIGP 43012 Containers (For Liquefied Gases), Large Dewars (For Laboratory Sizes See Class 175), Item, covers the procurement of large-volume gas storage and delivery equipment for specialized industrial, medical, and operational applications. State and local governments buying under this code are sourcing compressed natural gases for fleet operations, medical-grade liquid nitrogen and oxygen for emergency and laboratory use, specialty industrial gases for forensic applications, and chemical compounds for water treatment and facility operations. The issuing bodies include transit authorities, cities, counties, community colleges, and specialized districts — a diverse base reflecting the wide range of end uses across public-sector operations.
Recent activity spans California, Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania. The Orange County Transportation Authority issued IFB 260542 in October 2026 for test and operation gases serving CNG bus fleets and maintenance facilities, with a $100,000 budget over two years and bids due October 27, 2026. The City of Philadelphia solicited medical-grade liquid nitrogen and emergency oxygen kits twice in September 2026 (B2727936 due September 10 and B2728069 due September 24), both as micro-purchase requirements contracts with one-year initial terms and three optional renewals. Harris County Institute of Forensic Science issued ITB 260132 in June 2026 for specialty chemicals and industrial gases with bids due July 20, 2026. Collin College posted two separate welding-materials solicitations in July 2026 covering welding gases and supplies on three-year terms. Pasco County, Florida sought large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis with proposals due June 26, 2026. Contracts typically run one to three years with multi-vendor awards common; F.O.B. destination pricing, insurance requirements, and compliance with occupational safety and environmental regulations appear standard across jurisdictions.
Quick answers
What is NIGP 43012?
NIGP 43012 is Containers (for Liquefied Gases), Large Dewars (for Laboratory Sizes See Class 175), an item in NIGP 12, Hardware, Related Equipment, and Services.
Which states post the most state and local bids under NIGP 43012?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under NIGP 43012 posted in the last 90 days are Pennsylvania (2) and California (1).
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 43012?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under NIGP 43012 is Test and Operation Gases for CNG Buses and Facilities from California, posted October 8, 2026.
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