UNSPSC 26121522: Bare 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 | 1 |
NIGP codes for 26121522
About UNSPSC 26121522
UNSPSC 26121522 Bare wire, a Commodity code, encompasses copper and aluminum electrical conductors in various gauges and configurations that state and local governments purchase for utility distribution, infrastructure replacement, and electrical system upgrades. Recent solicitations show municipalities and utilities procuring specific conductor sizes for feeder replacement, traffic signal modernization, distribution networks, and building electrical systems, with scope ranging from small quotations for discrete cable lengths to large material packages for infrastructure projects. Issuing bodies include municipal utilities (Lubbock Power & Light in Texas), county and city governments (Cameron County, City of Austin), school districts (Northside Independent School District in Texas, Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida), airport authorities (Heart of Georgia Regional Airport), and electric cooperatives (Florida Keys Electric Cooperative). The code sees activity across Texas, Florida, Georgia, and California, with Texas and Florida showing the most recent procurement volume.
Recent representative opportunities include Lubbock Power & Light's quotation request (267012ELD, due July 15, 2026) for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV with specific insulation and neutral specifications, approved from a restricted manufacturer list including Southwire, Prysmian, and Okonite; the City of Austin's invitation for quotation (IFQ1100CPG1066, due April 15, 2026) for 2,000 feet of bare 37-strand copper tinned soft cable at 250 KCMIL with City-approved manufacturer options; and the Florida Keys Electric Cooperative's call for quotes (FKECBID2605, due March 18, 2026) for 47 line items of materials including conductors and cables for a new underground distribution feeder. Hillsborough County Public Schools (RFP 26043-DST, due April 24, 2026) sought CCTV-LAN cabling services with estimates due within 48 hours and emergency response times of two hours, indicating demand for rapid-response structured cabling installation alongside material supply. Pricing structures typically require FOB Destination with freight prepaid, firm pricing for specified periods, and manufacturer certifications; many jurisdictions restrict awards to lowest responsive bidders or split awards across multiple vendors based on delivery speed and quality certifications.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 26121522?
UNSPSC 26121522 is Bare wire, a commodity in UNSPSC 26000000, Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories.
Which states post the most state and local bids under UNSPSC 26121522?
The states with the most state and local contract opportunities under UNSPSC 26121522 posted in the last 90 days are California (1).
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 26121522?
UNSPSC 26121522 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 26121522?
The latest state & local contract opportunity under UNSPSC 26121522 is HSR26-39 Invitation for Bids for Aluminum Conductors from California, posted October 2, 2026.
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