UNSPSC 26101794: Steam turbine spare parts and accessories

A machine for producing continuous power in which a wheel or rotor, typically fitted with vanes, is made to revolve by a fast-moving flow of water, steam, gas, air, or other fluid.

UNSPSC 26101794 Steam turbine spare parts and accessories is a Commodity code that covers replacement and maintenance components for gas turbine power-generation equipment, including sensors, igniters, detectors, filters, and auxiliary assemblies used in combined-cycle and simple-cycle turbine operations. State and local governments procure these parts to maintain and repair power-generation facilities operated by municipal utilities and special-purpose authorities. The sourcing pattern shows a high concentration of demand from municipal utilities operating individual facilities, particularly the City of Austin Purchasing Office, which issues multiple quotation requests for specific turbine components destined for Sand Hill Energy Center and related installations. Procurement under the code typically follows a tiered vendor-outreach model in which small business enterprises and minority/women-owned business enterprises are initially solicited, with broader online posting following if adequate quotes are not received; FOB Destination pricing, tax exemption for municipal entities, and commercial general liability insurance minimums of $500,000 per occurrence are standard requirements.

Recent activity concentrates heavily in Texas, with the City of Austin Purchasing Office posting six quotation requests between June and October 2026 for components including optical flame detectors, exciters, filters, and sensors for LM6000 and simple-cycle gas turbine applications. Response dates on these IFQs range from three to seven days, reflecting the urgency of parts replacement for operational generation facilities. Santa Clara County in California posted an as-needed steam and condensate systems repairs ITB in May 2026 with an estimated contract value of $5.4 million and a June 15, 2026 bid deadline, indicating demand extends beyond parts supply to integrated repair services. A Palm Beach County waste-to-energy facility RFEI posted in September 2026 reflects broader energy-infrastructure procurement but does not represent typical activity under this code. The City of Austin's recurring solicitations and the Santa Clara County repair contract signal steady demand from municipal utilities managing aging power-generation infrastructure, with procurement cycles concentrated in second and third quarters.