UNSPSC 26111730: Redox flow battery or fuel cell

Secondary battery that charges and discharges by oxidation and reduction reaction of electrolyte

UNSPSC 26111730 Redox flow battery or fuel cell is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local procurement activity, encompasses energy storage and backup power systems including rechargeable batteries, UPS units, DC battery modules, and specialized power equipment for stationary and mobile applications. State and local governments procure these items for fire departments, transit authorities, water utilities, emergency operations centers, and other critical infrastructure requiring reliable backup power or energy storage. Issuing bodies include county purchasing offices (Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Riverside County), municipal departments (City of Tampa, City of Phoenix), state agencies (State of Nevada), transit authorities (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), school districts (Klein Independent School District), and specialized regional cooperatives (Sourcewell). The code shows activity across fire rescue operations, emergency communications, wastewater treatment, public safety facilities, and transit vehicle charging infrastructure.

Recent opportunities reflect a diverse geographic spread across Florida, Texas, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, and Minnesota. Representative solicitations include the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners' ITB 26-00319 for janitorial and operational supplies posted July 7, 2026, with response due July 24, 2026 (estimated contract value $765,679.84); the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority's competitive bid for Battery 1 Cell 685AH units (Solicitation 2099270) posted May 15, 2026, due May 22, 2026; Pinellas County, Florida's Notice of Intent to Sole Source (26-0024-N) for Liebert UPS battery maintenance and replacement services posted February 5, 2026, due February 19, 2026 (three-year contract value $1,357,912.07); and the City of Tampa's RFQ (26-P-00296) for 400 units of PowerSonic 12VDC rechargeable batteries posted April 27, 2026, due May 12, 2026. The City of Phoenix's five-year IFB 26-0107 for direct current battery parts, installation, and service for Regional Wireless Cooperative radio sites (posted April 23, 2026, response due December 10, 2025) and Broward County Transportation Department's open-end contract for ChargePoint DC charger repair and maintenance (posted April 21, 2026, due May 5, 2026) demonstrate sustained procurement demand for battery support services and specialized equipment maintenance across transportation and communications infrastructure.