UNSPSC 26121520: Copper steel wire

UNSPSC 26121520 Copper steel wire is a Commodity code that covers copper wire and cable products used in electrical distribution, transmission, and low-voltage infrastructure — including both bare and insulated copper conductors supplied on reels or in bulk form. State and local governments procure this code primarily through municipal utilities, school districts, counties, and state agencies for power distribution, cabling services, and facility maintenance. Recent solicitations show demand for 350 KCM copper cable rated for high-voltage transmission, weatherproof copper wire meeting ANSI standards, and copper components integrated into larger electrical equipment packages and low-voltage data cabling systems.

Municipal utilities in Texas dominate recent activity under this code. Lubbock Power & Light has posted two competitive quotation requests in 2026 for electrical equipment including 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable (due July 15, 2026) and 42 line items of cables, lugs, and fasteners (due October 5, 2026), both requiring FOB destination delivery to utility substations and warehouses. The City of Austin Purchasing Office solicited 3,000 feet of 7-stranded copper #2 weatherproof wire on reels (IFQ 1100 BAS1095, due June 25, 2026), with HUBS or M/WBE preference in an initial two-tier process. The Texas Department of Information Resources issued a Master Cooperative Contract for cabling services and related products (COOP2026SOL-00008, due September 24, 2026) with historical sales volume of $11.1 million (FY 2023) through $12.0 million (FY 2025), covering copper and fiber installation and materials across the state. Hillsborough County in Florida posted an ITB for five-year low-voltage cabling services (ITB-26-00261, due May 29, 2026) with an estimated value of $9,213,350.00, requiring BICSI RCDD credentials and 24/7/365 support. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Florida, with secondary interest in Wisconsin; the code shows active, competitive procurement across multiple issuing-body types.