UNSPSC 10131702: Aquariums

UNSPSC 10131702 Aquariums, a Commodity code, covers the procurement of aquatic containment systems, equipment, and related supplies by state and local public bodies. Recent solicitations show state institutions and public aquariums purchasing temperature-controlled tanks, water circulation and chilling systems, filtration media, and installation and maintenance services for research and public-facing aquatic operations. The issuing bodies include higher-education institutions (university research facilities and field stations), public aquariums, and their affiliated procurement offices. Work ranges from specialized equipment procurement for biological research to comprehensive facility planning and upgrades supporting ongoing aquarium operations.

The code sees activity across multiple states, with recent opportunities posted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01372, bids due August 7, 2026, for aquatic containment systems, supplies, installation, and maintenance); the University of Mississippi (sole-source purchase of Frigid Units LS-700 Living Stream Tanks with chiller units totaling $21,961, objections due July 15, 2026); and The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Connecticut (RFP 37700, master planning services, proposals due July 17, 2026, maximum fee $300,000). The Connecticut opportunity reflects the broader scope of aquarium procurement—strategic facility planning, capital expansion, and operational infrastructure—beyond equipment alone, while the university opportunities emphasize research-grade systems and maintenance contracts.