UNSPSC 27111535: Wire scissors

A specialized cutting implement consisting of two hardened steel leaves joined by a swivel pin. Used for cutting wire.

UNSPSC 27111535 Wire scissors is a Commodity code that state and local governments procure as hand tools and cutting implements for maintenance, operations, and general departmental use. Recent solicitations show the code capturing bolt cutters and wire-cutting supplies purchased as part of broader operational consumables contracts. Issuing bodies include cities and county governments procuring for fire rescue operations, public works, and general maintenance functions. The code reflects small-to-medium value purchases, often bundled with other janitorial and operational supplies or issued as micro purchases through competitive sealed bids and invitational bids to qualified distributors.

The City of Philadelphia posted a micro purchase ITB (Solicitation B2727842) for bolt cutters due September 4, 2026, awarding to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a line-item basis and requiring submission through the PHLContracts.phila.gov eProcurement platform with voluntary LGBTQ-ownership and certification disclosure. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued ITB2600319 for janitorial and operational supplies including cutting tools for the Fire Rescue Department, with bids due July 24, 2026, at an estimated contract value of $765,679.84; delivery was required within 10 days of purchase order receipt to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, Florida. Recent activity is concentrated in Florida and Pennsylvania, with both opportunities requiring new, unused merchandise from authorized distributors and free-on-board destination pricing inclusive of shipping and warranty.