UNSPSC 26121611: Bare cable

UNSPSC 26121611 Bare cable, a Commodity code, covers uninsulated or minimally jacketed copper and aluminum conductors that state and local governments procure primarily for utility distribution, traffic signal control, and communications infrastructure. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring bare copper cable in sizes ranging from 250 KCMIL to 350 KCM for power distribution and signal synchronization projects, along with tinned copper strands for specialized electrical applications. The code captures both large-volume utility purchases and smaller district-level procurements for electrical system upgrades and maintenance.

State and local issuing bodies span municipal utilities (Lubbock Power & Light in Texas), county governments (Cameron County, Hillsborough County, and Orange County in Florida; Pasco County, Florida), independent school districts (Northside Independent School District in San Antonio, Texas; Hillsborough County Public Schools in Florida), city purchasing offices (City of Austin, Texas), county courts (Los Angeles Superior Court), and specialized authorities (Heart of Georgia Regional Airport, Florida Keys Electric Cooperative). Recent opportunities cluster in Texas and Florida, with activity also in Georgia and California. Representative solicitations include Lubbock Power & Light's July 2026 quote request for 2,000 feet of 350 KCM copper cable rated 25 KV with specific delivery and manufacturer requirements (due July 15, 2026); the City of Austin's April 2026 invitation for quotation for 2,000 feet of bare 37-strand copper tinned soft 250 KCMIL cable (due April 15, 2026); and Hillsborough County Public Schools' April 2026 RFP for structured cabling services including fiber optic and Ethernet installation across multiple school locations (due April 24, 2026). The code also captures broader infrastructure projects such as Cameron County's July 2026 traffic signal modernization solicitation and municipal utility system expansions, indicating sustained demand for specialty electrical cable in public-sector operations.