UNSPSC 26111705: Dry cell batteries

UNSPSC 26111705 Dry cell batteries is a Commodity code covering individual battery units across standard formats (AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt, and specialty lithium variants) that state and local governments procure for operational and maintenance use across multiple departments and facilities. Recent solicitations show governments buying dry cells as consumable supplies for warehouse stock, fire rescue operations, municipal departments, and field equipment — typically on an as-needed basis with annual or multi-year contract terms. Issuing bodies span city procurement offices, county purchasing divisions, and regional purchasing cooperatives, with repeat activity from Florida municipalities (St. Petersburg, Hillsborough County) and Georgia county governments. The scope is straightforward commodity procurement with no technical specification variance — vendors bid unit and total pricing for specified quantities by model and manufacturer, with delivery included and single-vendor or split-award options reserved by the buyer.

Recent opportunities reflect concentrated activity in Florida and Georgia. The City of St. Petersburg posted RFQ QUOTE26306 (due July 30, 2026) seeking six battery line items totaling approximately 22,966 units annually (D, 9-volt, AA, C, lithium AA, and AAA) for its Consolidated Warehouse on a three-year contract with two optional one-year renewals, with no manufacturer substitutions permitted. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB ITB2600319 (due July 24, 2026) for consumable janitorial and operational supplies serving 47 fire stations 24/7, with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for one year; the scope includes batteries among other operational stock. Gwinnett County Financial Services in Georgia solicited an Informal Written Quotation for 50 units of 18-volt Milwaukee cordless batteries (due April 6, 2026) for the Department of Water Resources. No set-asides or preference programs are specified across these opportunities. Participation is open to all qualified vendors, with small business enterprise and minority-owned business enterprise participation entirely voluntary where mentioned.