UNSPSC 20121510: Hole openers

UNSPSC 20121510 Hole openers, a Commodity code, nominally encompasses drilling and well-construction equipment, but recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows no direct connection to the abstract category name. The two most recent opportunities tagged to the code address gas extraction and refrigerant recovery services, and law enforcement equipment procurement—neither of which aligns with hole openers as drilling tools. The mismatch suggests either miscoding by issuing bodies or that the code is being applied inconsistently in state and local procurement systems. Based on the available records, this code shows minimal relevant recent activity for traditional hole-opener equipment and tools used in drilling or well development.

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division posted RFP No. 240011 on September 30, 2026, seeking EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimer services for gas extraction from approximately 50 units per week at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus, with a response deadline of September 19, 2024, and a one-year initial contract term with up to four renewal options. Sourcewell, a Minnesota-based service cooperative, issued RFP No. 061626 on May 12, 2026, for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington counties and participating entities nationwide, with a deadline of June 16, 2026. Neither opportunity represents procurement of hole openers or related drilling equipment. The code warrants careful review before pursuit, as tagging appears to diverge significantly from actual work being solicited.