UNSPSC 20143600: Subsea flexibles

Subsea flexible risers, flexible pipeline

UNSPSC 20143600 Subsea flexibles is a Class code that does not reflect the work actually being solicited by state and local governments under this designation. Recent opportunities posted against the code include water well drilling, aeration system installation, diving services, electrical supplies, well column pipes, and strainer replacement—none of which constitute subsea flexible hose systems or deepwater pipeline components typical of the code's nominal scope. The mismatch suggests either systematic miscoding or a data-quality issue in the state and local procurement system, and the code shows little relevant recent activity for firms specializing in subsea flexibles for marine or offshore operations.

The issuing bodies posting under this code span Florida counties (Hillsborough, Broward), Georgia municipalities (Athens-Clarke, City of Atlanta), Oregon cities (City of Bend), California county special districts (San Bernardino), and regional purchasing cooperatives (Region 7 in Texas). Geographic activity concentrates in Florida and Georgia, with isolated opportunities in California and Oregon. Representative recent solicitations include Hillsborough County's ITB for water well maintenance and repair services ($688,073 estimated value, bids due June 12, 2026), Broward County's ITB for well column pipes (open-end indefinite-quantity contract, bids due June 23, 2026), and the Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County's IFB for automatic strainer replacement at the North Oconee Water Reclamation Facility ($125,000–$175,000 estimated range, bids due June 12, 2026). Given the systematic mismatch between the code's subsea-flexibles definition and the water-utility and general-supply work actually being procured, this code presents no actionable opportunity for subsea-flexibles vendors.