UNSPSC 23240000: Metal cutting machinery and accessories

Machines that cut away chips and include (but are not limited to) broaching machines, drilling machines, electrical-discharge machines, gear cutting machines, grinders, machining centers, milling machines, transfer machines, and turning machines such as lathes.

UNSPSC 23240000 Metal cutting machinery and accessories is a Family code covering CNC machines, electrical discharge machining (EDM) systems, shearing machines, and replacement parts and components for metalworking equipment. State and local governments procure these assets primarily for educational institutions, transportation departments, and specialized manufacturing or maintenance operations. Recent solicitations span CNC lathes and machining centers, wire EDM systems, shearing machines, machine-shop fabrication equipment, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for existing machinery. Issuing bodies include university systems, state departments of transportation, state procurement agencies, county governments, and school districts. Texas A&M University System and the State of California have posted multiple opportunities within the past quarter; Texas Department of Transportation has solicited OEM parts for Cincinnati Shear machines twice. Texas State Technical College, the School Board of Polk County (Florida), and Hillsborough County have each issued recent solicitations under this code.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas and California, with additional solicitations from Florida and participation in multi-state cooperative purchasing through Sourcewell. Representative recent opportunities include Texas A&M University System's ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0540 for CNC equipment with a response due July 13, 2026; TAMUS ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0542 for a CNC lathe and machining center due July 23, 2026; Texas Department of Transportation's solicitation for OEM replacement parts for a Cincinnati Shear machine due June 2, 2026; the State of California's RFB-IS-26201000 for a water-table CNC Hypertherm plasma cutter due June 11, 2026; and Texas State Technical College's RFP-315 for wire EDM machines with an anticipated value exceeding $100,000, submitted through the Rsolution/Jaggaer platform. Educational procurement dominates the mix, with equipment deliveries and installation expected to support workforce development programs, particularly in precision machining and tool-and-die training. Warranty and training support are standard inclusions in educational and institutional buys.