UNSPSC 27112724: Power nibbler

A tool for cutting sheet metal with minimal distortion with a blade that moves in a linear fashion against a fixed die. Similar to shears.

UNSPSC 27112724 Power nibbler is a Commodity code that encompasses hand tools for cutting and shearing, though recent state and local solicitations under this code tag a broader mix of consumable supplies and cutting implements that diverges from the nominal category. The City of Philadelphia and Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners have posted opportunities nominally under this code for bolt cutters and janitorial and operational supplies respectively, signaling that state and local procurement offices may apply the code loosely to include general maintenance and operational equipment. The issuing bodies reflect typical municipal and county purchasing patterns — a city procurement bureau handling micro purchases and a county board managing supplies for departmental operations. Both jurisdictions use competitive sealed bidding processes and reserve the right to award by line item or total bid price at their discretion.

The recent activity is split between Florida and Pennsylvania, with Hillsborough County in Tampa and the City of Philadelphia representing the documented geographic spread. The Hillsborough County ITB posted July 7, 2026 with a response deadline of July 24, 2026 seeks consumable janitorial and operational supplies on an as-needed basis for the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Department's 47 fire stations, with an estimated contract value of $765,679.84 for one year; delivery is required within 10 days of purchase order receipt to the Public Safety Operations Complex in Tampa, with pricing quoted free-on-board Destination inclusive of shipping and warranty costs. The City of Philadelphia's micro purchase solicitation B2727842 posted August 24, 2026 with a September 4, 2026 response date seeks bolt cutters through the PHLContracts eProcurement platform and emphasizes LGBTQ business certification disclosure and seller administrator account setup. Bidders on both opportunities must comply with drug-free workplace certifications and standard terms covering insurance, technical capability, and past performance; the Hillsborough County contract may be shared with members of the County Governmental Purchasing Council under identical terms.