UNSPSC 23242507: Universal milling machine

A type of milling machine that can be used for either vertical or horizontal milling. The spindle head articulates to allow for either of type of milling.

UNSPSC 23242507 Universal milling machine is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure CNC milling machines, vertical mills, lathes, and related machining center equipment through this code, typically for higher education institutions, public universities, and county departments. Recent solicitations show a mix of standalone equipment purchases and bundled machine shop packages that include mills, lathes, digital readouts, controls, and installation services. The work spans new equipment acquisition with manufacturer warranties, factory-installed controls, and on-site delivery and setup, as well as service contracts for equipment rental with operators to perform specific production work such as road milling and asphalt profiling.

The code sees activity primarily from higher education institutions, county governments, and state university systems. Texas A&M University System has posted three recent ITBs—for CNC equipment (ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0540, due July 13, 2026), a CNC lathe and machining center (ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0542, due July 23, 2026), and machine shop, welding, and fabrication equipment (ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0541, due July 15, 2026)—all submitted electronically through the AggieBid platform. Metropolitan State University of Denver (Auraria Higher Education Center) sought Sharp Industries vertical mills, lathes, and controls through documented quotes (due April 16, 2026). Floyd County Board of Commissioners in Georgia bid out milling machine rental with operators for road resurfacing (due February 12, 2026). Geographic spread includes Texas, Colorado, Georgia, and scattered municipal and county activity, with no dominant regional concentration evident in recent postings.