UNSPSC 27112136: Non sparking pliers

Pliers made of a specific alloy, usually combinations of beryllium and copper or bronze and aluminum, appropriate for use in environments with high explosive risk such as chemical plants, power stations, gas and oil distribution lines, etc.

UNSPSC 27112136 Non sparking pliers (Commodity) covers hand tools and tool sets purchased by state and local governments for operational and maintenance use, though recent solicitation activity shows the code capturing a much broader range of hand tools, power tools, and tool storage solutions than the code name alone suggests. State and local buyers under this code include county governments and state procurement divisions, with Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts both active in the market recently. The work actually being solicited ranges from consumable janitorial and operational supplies—including hand tools for routine facility maintenance across fire rescue operations—to comprehensive professional-grade mechanic tool sets with 1,152+ pieces for fleet and garage maintenance at transportation departments and other state agencies.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB in July 2026 for consumable janitorial and operational supplies (ITB2600319, due July 24, 2026) valued at $765,679.84 for one year, supplying 47 fire stations operated by Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts issued an Invitation for Bid (304T26445A1, due June 11, 2026) through the Texas SmartBuy cooperative purchasing system to supply master tool sets containing minimum 1,152 pieces and individual hand and power tools to TxDOT and other state agencies and higher education institutions; the solicitation required respondents to demonstrate seven years' experience in professional-grade mechanic tools, statewide distribution and repair capability within 24 hours, and offered potential awards to multiple vendors across five line items with contract terms running through July 31, 2027, and renewal options through 2030.