UNSPSC 27111533: Butcher scissors

A cutting implement consisting of two blades longer than the usual joined by a swivel pin that allows the cutting edges to be opened and closed with a wide and uniform cut. Used for cutting several kinds of meat. Some scissors can include a support (clamp) to fix the scissor in the table

UNSPSC 27111533 Butcher scissors, a Commodity code, covers specialized cutting tools for food service operations that state and local governments procure as part of broader kitchen equipment and small-equipment initiatives for school nutrition, institutional cafeterias, and related food-service settings. The code captures individual hand tools and implements used in food preparation environments where NSF certification and compliance with USDA food-program regulations are standard requirements. School districts represent the primary issuing bodies under this code, though the category also encompasses purchases by county and municipal food service operations, correctional facilities, and other institutional dining programs that require certified food-preparation equipment and utensils.

Butcher scissors appear in state and local procurement primarily through school district small-equipment and supplies solicitations that bundle multiple food-service items into consolidated competitive bids. Rockwood R-VI School District (Missouri) posted a representative opportunity in March 2026 for Child Nutrition Services Small Equipment 2026-2027 (IFB due April 28, 2026), soliciting approximately 100 line items of food service equipment including cutting boards, dishers, thermometers, and specialized food preparation tools alongside protective equipment and storage containers; butcher scissors and comparable cutting implements fit within this category. The district prioritized NSF-certified, domestically manufactured products under USDA Buy American provisions and designated multiple award winners for different equipment categories, with both primary and secondary vendors selected for supply continuity. Recent activity clusters in school districts serving large student populations across multiple school levels; geographic concentration is limited, with Missouri showing recent solicitation activity. The Rockwood procurement illustrates the typical purchasing pattern: firm fixed pricing for an annual contract period (July 2026 through June 2030), electronic bidding submission requirements, and preference for Missouri-based vendors when comparable quality and delivery are achievable.