UNSPSC 26111703: Vehicle batteries

UNSPSC 26111703 Vehicle batteries is a Commodity code encompassing automotive and specialty batteries that state and local governments procure for fleet operations, transit systems, and utility infrastructure. Recent solicitations show school districts, municipal transit authorities, cities, and counties purchasing automotive 12-volt and 8D batteries for buses and light-duty vehicles; utility-scale battery energy storage systems for substation applications and frequency regulation; and golf cart, marine, and industrial batteries for grounds maintenance and specialized equipment. Work spans routine fleet battery replacement under annual supply contracts as well as engineered specifications for lead-acid battery banks serving critical infrastructure.

State and local buyers include school districts (Pinellas County Schools, Florida), municipal utilities (Cleveland Public Power, Ohio; Kissimmee Utility Authority, Florida), county governments (Jackson County, Missouri; Orange County, California), and cities (Tampa, Dallas, Augusta). The Pinellas County School District has appeared in multiple recent solicitations for motor vehicle batteries, indicating repeat procurement activity. Geographic activity concentrates in Florida (Tampa, Pinellas County, Kissimmee), Texas (Dallas, Richmond State Supported Living Center), Ohio (Cleveland), and Missouri (Jackson County), with additional recent opportunities in California and Georgia. Representative recent opportunities include Pinellas County Schools' sealed electronic bid solicitation (26AM014) for motor vehicle batteries across four bus compounds with an estimated annual contract value of approximately $65,000 and bids due August 19, 2026; the City of Tampa's RFQ (26-P-00454) for automotive 8D batteries and hose clamps with quotes due August 4, 2026; Jackson County, Missouri's ITB (26-034) for batteries serving boats, turf equipment, autos, and heavy equipment with a June 2, 2026 submission deadline and estimated annual spending of $37,000; and Kissimmee Utility Authority's ITB (26-035-SH) for substation battery banks and racks, awarded to Swift Industrial Power, Inc. in July 2026. Contracts typically run one year with optional renewals, firm fixed pricing, and delivery requirements ranging from same-day to five business days depending on buyer and item type.