UNSPSC 10101732: Live tambaqui

Known scientifically as Colossoma macropomum, this fish is native to the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America. It matures rapidly and can be raised on fish farms. Reproduction on farms is artificially performed with hormonal injection. The flesh is firm and tasty, and the Colombian and Brasilian markets demand it a lot. It is important to mention that its reproduction cycle is really fast. It reaches commercial size within three to four months and weighs 300 to 350 grams.

UNSPSC 10101732 Live tambaqui, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of live fish species for stocking and public fishing programs. State and local governments use this code to acquire live aquatic species—primarily fingerlings and juvenile fish—for urban fishing initiatives, trout hatchery operations, and community fishing events. Recent solicitations show demand for hybrid sunfish, fingerling trout, and other species sourced from certified aquaculturists and licensed fish dealers. Issuing bodies include state departments of natural resources and county conservation authorities operating public fishing programs. Vendors must hold relevant aquaculture permits or aquatic life dealer licenses and provide live-haul transportation, mortality guarantees, and insurance coverage. Initial contract terms typically run two to ten years with renewal options, and domestic-product preferences apply in some jurisdictions.

Activity under the code remains sparse and geographically fragmented. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources posted an IFB on October 14, 2026 for live hybrid sunfish (bluegill/green sunfish hybrids, 4–6 inches) to support the Statewide Urban Fishing Program, with bids due November 4, 2026; the scope encompasses 132,257 fish annually across six regional and statewide special-events delivery categories, with firm pricing and annual freight adjustments tied to the Producer Price Index. Montgomery County, Pennsylvania issued an RFP in May 2026 seeking an operator to sub-lease and maintain a trout nursery facility for fingerling rearing, with an onsite pre-bid conference and June 4, 2026 submission deadline. Recent opportunities cluster in Illinois and Pennsylvania; the code shows no broad geographic activity among state and local buyers.