UNSPSC 27111556: Hollow punch

A type of punch similar to center punches, but with the difference that it produces holes or markings. The holes can be made in different shapes tringle,round and squares.

UNSPSC 27111556 Hollow punch is a Commodity code representing hand tools and related equipment that state and local governments purchase for maintenance, construction, and fleet operations. Recent solicitations show that procurement under this code spans master tool sets containing punches and chisels as component items within larger kits, as well as individual punches purchased through cooperative purchasing arrangements. The work centers on providing professional-grade hand tools and specialized equipment to support ongoing operations at departments of transportation, educational service districts, and other state entities, with vendor obligations typically including warranty coverage, statewide distribution capability, and maintenance or repair support.

Issuing bodies under this code include state purchasing divisions managing cooperative procurement vehicles, educational service districts, and state departments of transportation. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division is a standout buyer, issuing a major cooperative purchasing solicitation in June 2026 for master tool sets and individual tools through the Texas SmartBuy system for use across TxDOT and other state agencies and higher education institutions. Recent activity concentrates in Texas, where the Educational Service District 564 posted a separate solicitation in October 2026 for portable construction and maintenance equipment (IFB CM0227, due November 19, 2026) and the CPA issued Invitation for Bid No. 304T-26-445A1 in June 2026 (due June 11, 2026) requiring vendors to demonstrate seven years of professional-grade mechanic tools experience, statewide sales and repair capability within 24 hours, and minimum $500,000 commercial general liability insurance. The CPA solicitation evaluated responses on pricing (30 points), vendor qualifications (30 points), and product quality and availability (40 points), with potential awards to multiple vendors and initial contract terms through July 2027 plus four renewal options.