UNSPSC 23242302: Automatic lathe or chucking machine

A type of machine that may have a horizontal or vertical spindle and does not have tailstocks; also called chucking machine. It is used for machining individual pieces of regular or irregular shapes and is available in either single or multiple spindle types.

UNSPSC 23242302 Automatic lathe or chucking machine is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure CNC lathes, machining centers, and precision turning equipment for educational and technical programs. The scope includes new equipment purchases for curriculum-based manufacturing and machining instruction, typically specified to exact brand and model standards when replacing existing machinery. Recent solicitations reflect institutional buying — higher education systems and technical colleges sourcing capital equipment for hands-on training in machining trades, with vendors required to match specifications precisely and provide compatible accessories.

Recent activity centers on Texas and Georgia. Texas A&M University System issued two consecutive ITBs in June and July 2026 for CNC lathes and machining centers (TAMUSITB260540 due July 13, 2026, and TAMUSITB260542 due July 23, 2026), both requiring electronic bid submission through the AggieBid platform with addenda posted exclusively within that portal. Central Georgia Technical College in Bibb County posted an eRFQ in February 2026 for two Sole Brand Pro-Cut PCX15-6ADP Lathes with associated accessories (due February 27, 2026), specifying no substitution on brand, make, or model and requiring exact matching to existing equipment. A separate Sourcewell cooperative purchasing RFP (061626) posted in May 2026 tagged this code but was primarily for law enforcement equipment and does not reflect relevant activity under this Commodity code. Bidders should expect specification-driven procurement with tight brand or model matching requirements, registration demands on proprietary bidding platforms (AggieBid or Team Georgia Marketplace), and Q&A processes directed through platform systems or dedicated procurement email addresses.