UNSPSC 27121808: Hydraulic chain cutter

A hydraulic tool designed to cut metallic chains in a secure way.

UNSPSC 27121808 Hydraulic chain cutter is a Commodity code that describes hand-operated and powered cutting tools for metal, wire, and chain work. State and local procurement activity under this code reflects purchases of bolt cutters and related hand tools for operational use across municipal departments and county services. Issuing bodies include city procurement offices and county commissioners' boards purchasing on behalf of public safety, maintenance, and operations divisions.

The City of Philadelphia posted a micro-purchase ITB (Solicitation B2727842) for bolt cutters due September 4, 2026, requiring all-item quoting for eligibility and lowest-bid award on a whole or line-item basis through PHLContracts.phila.gov, with voluntary LGBTQ certification disclosure available. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners issued an ITB (ITB2600319) for janitorial and operational supplies with a $765,679.84 estimated one-year contract value, due July 24, 2026, to support 47 fire stations operated 24/7; that opportunity encompasses a broader supply scope than the nominal UNSPSC code name suggests, indicating occasional code misclassification in source data. Recent activity appears concentrated in Florida and Pennsylvania, though the sample is limited. The code shows modest procurement velocity; sourcing professionals should verify code applicability when responding to opportunities tagged under 27121808, as some issuing bodies may use it as a catch-all for operational hand tools rather than hydraulic or chain-specific equipment.