UNSPSC 12142110: Liquid ammonia

Compressed ammonia gas.

UNSPSC 12142110 Liquid ammonia is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, covers welding materials, supplies, and equipment rather than bulk liquid ammonia procurement. State and local buyers under this code include community colleges and universities seeking multi-vendor supply contracts. Collin College and Collin County Community College District have issued back-to-back invitations to bid for three-year welding materials contracts valued at approximately $400,000 annually each, covering flat bars, sheets, tubes, pipes, welding rods, tungsten electrodes, and related consumables in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum compositions. Evaluation typically weights purchase price at 35 percent, with references, quality, meeting district needs, total cost of ownership, state-of-Texas vendor status, and historical relationship each receiving 5 to 15 percent. Multi-vendor awards are standard, with vendors expected to provide percentage discounts off manufacturer list prices and assign account representatives for technical support.

Recent activity centers in Texas, with Collin College driving the most visible pipeline. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a Request for Bid for Halon gas (a distinct fire-suppression product) in February 2026 with a March 26, 2026 response deadline, suggesting some code-tagging inconsistency in state and local systems. The Collin College and Collin County Community College District welding materials solicitations (FY2024ITB020 and FY2024ITB024, posted July 7, 2026 with response deadlines in March and April 2024 respectively) represent the most on-code activity and show strong emphasis on Texas vendor preference and diverse supplier participation without explicit set-asides. Code activity appears concentrated in educational procurement rather than reflecting widespread bulk ammonia demand at state and local level.