UNSPSC 12141711: Copper Cu

UNSPSC 12141711 Copper Cu is a Commodity code that does not align with the state and local contracting activity captured in recent solicitations. The opportunities tagged under this code involve water treatment chemicals, laboratory consumables, forensic supplies, diagnostic test kits, pharmaceutical-grade alcohol, and laboratory information management systems—none of which are copper or copper-based materials. The mismatch suggests either a cataloging error in how opportunities were indexed or that the code is being applied to indirect materials support rather than primary procurement items. Recent postings show state and local buyers acquiring chemical reagents, laboratory supplies, and testing consumables for water utilities, public health agencies, forensic laboratories, and university procurement offices, but copper procurement is not represented in the current activity block.

State and local jurisdictions posting opportunities in this dataset include the City of Meriden, Connecticut; the City of Tampa, Florida; the City of Palm Bay, Florida; Harris County, Texas; the State of California; the County of Santa Clara, California; the District of Columbia; and Texas A&M University. The buying mix spans water utilities (Meriden, Tampa, Palm Bay), law enforcement (Harris County), public health and forensic laboratories (District of Columbia, Santa Clara, California), and academic procurement (Texas A&M). Recent opportunities include the City of Meriden's ITB for water treatment chemicals (due June 25, 2026), Harris County's ITB for crime scene supplies and forensic items (due June 8, 2026), and the State of California's RFB for brand-specific laboratory reagents and diagnostic kits (posted February through June 2026 with deadlines ranging from February 24 through June 2). No opportunities show active procurement of raw copper, copper alloys, or copper-based materials for state or local operations.