UNSPSC 26121517: Copper wire
Commodity
Code facts
UNSPSC codes come from the UN Development Programme (managed by GS1 US), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
State & local contract opportunities
Opportunities by state
| Rank | State | Open now | Posted, last 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1 | 2 |
NIGP codes for 26121517
About UNSPSC 26121517
UNSPSC 26121517 Copper wire is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure copper wire and copper-based electrical conductors under this code primarily for utility distribution, infrastructure modernization, and facility maintenance projects. Recent solicitations show demand for both bulk conductor cable (such as 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV) and smaller specialty copper products (such as 37-strand copper tinned soft cable at 250 KCMIL). The issuing bodies span municipal utilities, county governments, school districts, and special-purpose districts. Lubbock Power & Light, a Texas municipal utility, requested quotations for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable in July 2026 with limited approved manufacturers and firm pricing requirements; the City of Austin solicited 2,000 feet of bare 37-strand copper tinned soft cable at 250 KCMIL via Invitation for Quotation in April 2026 through its HUB/M/WBE-focused procurement process. Hillsborough County Public Schools and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida have both issued recent solicitations for low voltage and CCTV-LAN cabling services that incorporate copper wire components within broader infrastructure projects.
Recent activity concentrates in Texas (Lubbock, Austin) and Florida (Pasco County, Hillsborough County, Miami-Dade area), with secondary activity in Georgia and California. The Lubbock Power & Light quotation due July 15, 2026 represents the most recent near-term opportunity; the City of Austin's IFQ 1100 CPG1066 closed April 15, 2026 with FOB Destination pricing required and HUB/M/WBE initial targeting. Hillsborough County Schools' RFP 26043-DST for CCTV-LAN cabling services (closed April 24, 2026) and Hillsborough County's ITB 2600002 for low voltage cabling services (closed March 3, 2026, estimated value $1.7 million) demonstrate sustained demand for structured cabling work that incorporates copper conductors. Pasco County's June 2026 RFQ for copper sulfate chemicals on an indefinite-quantity basis represents demand outside traditional wire and conductor use cases. Delivery speed, pricing firm for minimum periods (typically ten to ninety days), and compliance with specific manufacturer approvals or material standards are consistent evaluation factors across opportunities.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 26121517?
UNSPSC 26121517 is Copper wire, a commodity in UNSPSC 26000000, Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 26121517?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 26121517 posted in the last 90 days are California (2).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 26121517?
UNSPSC 26121517 maps to 1 NIGP code, 28016 Bare Cables and Wires: Type Acsr, Bare Copper, Bare Aluminum, etc.
What is the latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 26121517?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 26121517 is HSR26-28 Invitation for Bids for Copper Conductors from California, posted October 2, 2026.
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