UNSPSC 27111529: Insulated scissors

A type of scissors that does not allow electric current (typically 1000 volts AC and 1500 volts DC) to pass through it. Usually made of alloyed steel (vanadium and molybdenum).

UNSPSC 27111529 Insulated scissors, a Commodity code, identifies cutting and fastening hand tools with electrical or thermal insulation, though recent state and local solicitations under this code show limited activity aligned with the nominal scope. The City of Philadelphia and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners have posted opportunities tagged to this code, but the actual work being procured diverges significantly from insulated scissors — Philadelphia solicited bolt cutters as a micro purchase (IFB B2727842, due September 4, 2026), and Hillsborough County requested consumable janitorial and operational supplies for its 47-station fire rescue operation on an as-needed basis (ITB2600319, due July 24, 2026, estimated value $765,679.84). The code shows little relevant recent activity for insulated scissors specifically; opportunities appear misclassified or the code sees minimal genuine demand under its intended commodity scope.

Geographic activity centers in Pennsylvania and Florida based on these two postings, though neither solicitation reflects buying of the insulated scissors the code nominates. The Hillsborough County opportunity, which carries the larger dollar value and multi-location operational footprint (supplies distributed to fire stations across the county, delivered to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa), represents the only substantive recent contract. State and local buyers do not appear to be sourcing insulated scissors as a discrete line item or commodity at present; if pursuing activity under this code, vendors should verify whether the code is being used correctly for their target opportunities or whether related codes under the hand tools family better reflect actual procurement patterns.