UNSPSC 23242400: Machining centers

Machining centers are computer-controlled machine tools capable of performing a variety of cutting operations on different surfaces and different directions on a workpiece.

UNSPSC 23242400 Machining centers, a Class code, covers the procurement of CNC lathes, machining centers, and wire electrical discharge machines that state and local governments—primarily higher education institutions and school districts—buy for technical training, precision manufacturing, and production support. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers requesting equipment ranging from single CNC machines for vocational programs to multi-unit systems with robotic integration for advanced manufacturing curricula. The issuing bodies are predominantly public colleges and universities, such as Texas A&M University System and Texas State Technical College, along with public school districts seeking equipment for career and technical education programs.

Activity concentrates in Texas, with two ITBs from Texas A&M University System (ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0540 due July 13, 2026 and ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0542 due July 23, 2026 for CNC equipment and a CNC lathe with machining center, respectively) and an RFP from Texas State Technical College (RFP-315 due March 11, 2026 for wire EDM machines with an anticipated value exceeding $100,000). Florida school procurement also appears, with Seminole County School Board's Notice of Intent to Sole Source for robotics milling equipment and accessories valued at approximately $136,572.13. A Sourcewell cooperative RFP (RFP #061626 due June 16, 2026) for law enforcement equipment was tagged under this code but does not reflect typical machining-center purchasing; the cooperative structure itself indicates multi-state and multi-jurisdiction availability for participating entities. Most recent opportunities require electronic submission through institution-specific or cooperative procurement portals and enforce strict deadline enforcement with no late submissions accepted.