UNSPSC 23251800: Metal forming dies and tooling

The dies and tooling used for metal forming machinery.

UNSPSC 23251800 Metal forming dies and tooling is a Class code that encompasses the supply and maintenance of specialized machining equipment, precision cutting systems, and replacement components for manufacturing and educational fabrication work. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show agencies purchasing CNC lathe systems, Wire Electrical Discharge Machines (EDM), water-table plasma cutters, shearing machines, and associated tooling kits, alongside Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) replacement parts and maintenance services for existing equipment. The work spans both one-time capital equipment acquisitions and multi-year maintenance and parts supply agreements. Issuing bodies include university systems (Texas A&M University, Texas State Technical College), state agencies (Texas Department of Transportation, State of California), county governments (Hillsborough County), school districts (School Board of Polk County), and cooperative purchasing vehicles (Sourcewell). Texas A&M University appears as a repeat buyer, issuing multiple ITBs for CNC and fabrication equipment within the past 60 days.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Florida, and California. Representative current opportunities include Texas A&M University System's ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0542 for a CNC lathe and machining center with responses due July 23, 2026; Texas A&M University System's ITB TAMUS-ITB-26-0541 for machine shop, welding, and fabrication equipment due July 15, 2026; Texas Department of Transportation's solicitation for OEM replacement parts for a Cincinnati Shear machine, with a tentative award date of June 12, 2026; Hillsborough County's sole-source procurement to Powerscreen of Florida for five years of maintenance, repairs, and parts for composting equipment (estimated contract value $1,992,824.18); and Texas State Technical College's RFP-315 for Wire EDM machines with an anticipated contract value exceeding $100,000 and a Summer 2026 installation deadline. All responses route through agency procurement platforms (AggieBid, Euna Procurement, Sourcewell portal, or Jaggaer). Solicitation types include ITB, RFP, and RFB notices. No recent opportunities appear to carry state-level set-aside or preference programs; however, specific evaluations should confirm applicability under individual issuing bodies' policies.