UNSPSC 23241608: Hob cutter

UNSPSC 23241608 Hob cutter is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement activity encompasses hand tools and cutting implements — bolt cutters, janitorial implements, and related consumable operational supplies — procured on a micro-purchase or as-needed supply basis. State and local issuing bodies using this code include cities (Philadelphia) and county governments (Hillsborough County, Florida), acquiring these items for general operations, law enforcement, and fire-rescue support functions. The scope reflects routine procurement of consumable hand tools and operational supplies where vendors must be authorized distributors capable of meeting delivery timelines, new-stock requirements, and often emergency response protocols.

Recent activity shows two representative opportunities. The City of Philadelphia posted an IB for bolt cutters (Solicitation B2727842) as a micro purchase due September 4, 2026, through its PHLContracts eProcurement platform, with awards to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a whole or line-item basis. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB (ITB2600319) for consumable janitorial and operational supplies for its Fire Rescue Department's 47 stations, due July 24, 2026, with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for a one-year period and standard delivery within 10 days to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. Geographic activity centers in Florida and Pennsylvania, with opportunities tied to municipal and county operations serving emergency response and general administrative functions.