UNSPSC 27121706: Ferrule nuts

UNSPSC 27121706 Ferrule nuts (Commodity) encompasses hydraulic hose assemblies, fittings, couplings, and related components that state and local governments procure to maintain equipment fleets and infrastructure systems. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect purchasing of specific hydraulic hose types (PushLok hoses, 3000 PSI assemblies, quick-connect couplings in stainless steel), brass and NPT fittings, swivels, elbows, straight fittings, plugs, bushings, and on-site or mobile repair services for hydraulic equipment. Issuing bodies include city public works and solid waste departments (Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa), county wastewater management agencies (Fulton County Department of Watershed Management), state transportation departments (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, State of Ohio), and special-purpose divisions managing compactor operations and heavy-equipment fleets. Cities are the dominant recent buyers, with Atlanta and Tampa each posting multiple RFQs and IFBs for hydraulic components and repair services.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and Midwest, with recent solicitations posted by Atlanta and Fulton County, Georgia; Phoenix, Arizona; Tampa, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; and Columbus, Ohio. Representative recent opportunities include the City of Atlanta's IFB MS-IFB/DPW/2609-1270096 (posted October 8, 2026, due October 21, 2026) soliciting hydraulic cylinders, hoses, fittings, and onsite and mobile repair services; the City of Phoenix Public Works Department's IFB 27-FSD-0353 (posted August 14, 2026, due August 13, 2026) requesting hydraulic hose repair and replacement on an as-needed basis at multiple service centers and aviation facilities with a three-year initial term and two one-year renewal options; and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's RFB60526000005472 (posted April 30, 2026, due May 7, 2026) for a Master Agreement supplying Parker brand quick-connect couplings and 3000 PSI hose assemblies to the Division of Equipment through May 31, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods. The City of Tampa posted consecutive RFQs for hydraulic hoses and fittings (26-P-00338 in May 2026 and 26-P-00365 in June 2026) to support compactor operations on a monthly or as-needed basis.