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 that encompasses electrical conductor materials and components specified in state and local maintenance, operations, utility, and infrastructure solicitations. Recent opportunities show tinned copper wire appearing as a line item within broader MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operating) supply contracts, electrical equipment procurements, and utility system installations rather than as a standalone commodity. The code captures copper-based wiring and connectors used in electrical distribution, lighting systems, control installations, and facility maintenance across municipalities and special-purpose districts.

State and local buying activity under this code spans city departments (Phoenix Public Works, Austin Energy, Charlotte Transit), county utilities (Hillsborough County Water Resources, Orange County utilities), school districts (Pinellas County, Northside ISD, Hillsborough County Public Schools), and transit authorities (DART, OCTA). Recent solicitations name tinned copper components within larger electrical supply awards—such as the City of Milpitas' five-year MRO blanket purchase order (IFB 26-229, due July 23, 2026) covering electrical conduit and related supplies across facilities and streets; Lubbock Power & Light's quotation for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV (RFQ 26-7012-ELD, due July 15, 2026); and Pinellas County School District's electrical supplies solicitation (IFB 26-AM-008, due March 27, 2026) specifying wire, cable, and distribution components from manufacturers including Eaton and Siemens. Geographic activity concentrates in California (Milpitas, Austin, Phoenix, Orange County, Eastern Municipal Water District), Texas (Lubbock, San Antonio, Dallas), and Florida (Hillsborough County, Orange County, Pinellas County). Most opportunities bundle tinned copper wire within category-wide electrical supply contracts evaluated on percentage discounts from catalog pricing rather than as isolated line items, reflecting the commodity's role as part of distributed procurement strategies across maintenance and capital improvement programs.