UNSPSC 26121546: Tinned copper wire

Copper wire that has been coated with tin to protect against corrosion.

UNSPSC 26121546 Tinned copper wire is a Commodity code under which state and local governments purchase copper wire and related electrical conductors for traffic signal systems, power distribution, lighting controls, and general electrical infrastructure maintenance and installation. The category sees activity from cities, counties, school districts, transit authorities, and special-purpose districts across Texas, Georgia, Florida, and Illinois, with recent solicitations spanning both small component purchases and large-scale infrastructure projects requiring certified conductors meeting IMSA and NEC specifications.

The City of Austin Transportation & Public Works Department issued an IFQ on October 16, 2026 (due October 23, 2026) for various traffic signal cables totaling approximately 44,500 feet across four conductor types—15,000 feet of 5-conductor signal cable with 14 gauge stranded copper, 5,000 feet of 7-conductor cable, 12,500 feet of composite coax with RG59 and 16AWG copper power wire, and 12,000 feet of single twisted pair shielded cable with 16 gauge stranded copper, all UV-rated and delivered on numbered reels to 8900 Cameron Road, Austin, within 60 days FOB Destination. City Colleges of Chicago solicited an Electrical Low Voltage Job Order Contract (due October 21, 2026) covering IT/AV, low voltage, security, and CCTV installation across all district facilities under a 60-month base term or until $5 million contract value is reached, structured around a Construction Task Catalog with pre-priced unit prices and adjustment factors, requiring $5 million commercial liability and $2 million builders risk insurance, with MBE/WBE participation goals of 25% and 7%. Pinellas County School District issued an ITB for electrical maintenance and repair services (due October 8, 2026, estimated value $400,000, term November 10, 2026 through November 9, 2027 with two optional renewals) encompassing installation and maintenance of fixtures, receptacles, wiring, auditorium lighting, parking lot and sports field lighting, control panels, transfer switches, motor control centers, elevator controls, HVAC controls, solar systems, and EV charging stations, with 24/7 emergency response and 30-minute callback requirements. The City of Austin Austin Energy requested quotations for 250 ground clamps (BURNDY GBM29-W or SEFCOR GTC-14B-T alternatives, due October 7, 2026) and quotations for 125 45-degree aluminum terminal connectors rated 3000 amps joining 2500 MCM AAC cables (due September 29, 2026), both FOB Destination with freight included. Columbus Consolidated Government issued an RFB for electrical fixtures, parts, and supplies on an as-needed basis (due October 28, 2026, two-year term with three renewal options) covering 487 line items including ground rods, cable, conduit, ballasts, fuses, connectors, lighting components, and related supplies with tiered pricing and discount structures.