UNSPSC 23153205: Machine tending robot

Robotic equipment used to load and unload machines. For example, stand-alone robots used for automatic loading/unloading machining equipment.

UNSPSC 23153205 Machine tending robot is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure educational robotics equipment, collaborative robotic arms for laboratory instruction, and robotic automation systems for institutional use. Recent solicitations show school districts, community colleges, and municipalities buying tangible robotic systems—collaborative robot arms with end-effectors and grippers, robotic athletic field painters with RTK-GNSS positioning and multi-constellation satellite support, and robotics supplies bundled within broader teaching-materials frameworks. The code captures both turnkey robotic systems purchased as standalone capital equipment and robotics components offered as part of catalog-discount instructional-materials contracts. Issuing bodies include independent school districts (notably Katy ISD in Texas), community colleges (Arapahoe Community College), municipal parks and recreation departments (City of Fort Worth), and regional purchasing cooperatives serving multiple member districts and jurisdictions across multiple states.

Recent opportunities span Texas, Colorado, Arizona, Minnesota, and Washington. Arapahoe Community College, on behalf of the State of Colorado, issued a documented quote (DQ26-3-4126) due April 24, 2026, for one Universal Robots UR5e Collaborative Robot Arm with enclosed workstation, gripper sets, mounting hardware, and delivery—with Addendum #1 issued April 22, 2026, correcting gripper kit specifications. The City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department issued RFQt Reference #26-0123, due March 9, 2026, for one robotic athletic field painter with RTK-GNSS positioning, tablet-based control, multi-constellation satellite support, onsite training, technical support, and manufacturer warranty for a one-year term with up to four one-year renewals. Cartwright Elementary School District No. 83, on behalf of the SAVE consortium, issued RFP260331 due June 8, 2026, for STEM and College & Career Readiness Kits, Programs & Materials available to multiple Arizona school districts, municipalities, counties, and higher education institutions, with estimated annual usage of $1,346,000 across participating members. Katy ISD issued RFP #2428KD-A, due May 29, 2026, for teaching and instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and services including robotics supplies as part of a broader multi-category catalog discount procurement.