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 under which state and local governments procure new machine tools for fabrication and production shops, replacement parts and wear items for existing equipment, and integrated systems for cutting and forming metal. Texas A&M University System has emerged as a repeat buyer, posting four separate ITBs since June 2026 for press brakes, CNC equipment, CNC lathes, and machine shop welding and fabrication equipment—all submitted electronically through the AggieBid platform. The Texas Department of Transportation issued two separate solicitations for OEM replacement parts (bearings, gaskets, seals, clutches, fasteners, flexible shafts, and assemblies) specific to Cincinnati Shear machines at its Austin Production Shop, evaluated on best value criteria including quality, reliability, and delivery terms under Texas Government Code 2155.074. Hillsborough County in Florida announced a sole-source award to Powerscreen of Florida for five years of scheduled maintenance, repairs, and proprietary parts for Komptech composting equipment—a specialty application within the broader machinery class—estimated at $1,992,824.18. The code spans both capital acquisition (new equipment) and sustaining support (parts, maintenance, repairs) for fabrication and production operations.

Recent activity clusters in Texas and Florida, with secondary activity in California and Utah. Texas A&M's four consecutive press brake and CNC equipment ITBs (due dates ranging from July through October 2026) indicate sustained capital refresh in academic production facilities; TxDOT's two Cincinnati Shear replacement-parts solicitations signal ongoing sustainment of specialized cutting equipment. The State of California issued two RFBs for specialized cutting tools—a Water Table CNC Hypertherm Plasma Cutter (June 2026) and a separate asset procurement (July 2026)—both with full specifications and pricing exhibits housed exclusively on the issuing state's procurement portal. Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources, while posting water infrastructure projects under this code, falls outside the scope of metal cutting machinery procurement. Sourcewell's Law Enforcement Equipment RFP (#061626, due June 16, 2026) appears unrelated to metal cutting machinery despite the code tag. Recent opportunities emphasize electronically submitted bids with tight turnaround windows (7–14 days between posting and close), proprietary equipment maintenance as a growth segment, and firm fixed-price delivery to specified locations.