UNSPSC 27140000: Automotive specialty tools

UNSPSC 27140000 Automotive specialty tools, a Family code, covers consumable and durable supplies used in vehicle maintenance and repair — abrasives, masking materials, adhesives, primers, sealants, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and specialized automotive refinishing products sourced from manufacturers including 3M, Norton, SEM, and Mirka. State and local buyers under this code span community colleges operating vocational automotive programs, school districts maintaining fleet vehicles, transit authorities servicing bus and light-duty fleets, and counties and municipalities purchasing parts for general operations. The issuing-body mix skews heavily toward educational institutions (particularly Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York, which has posted multiple bids for autobody and automotive supplies) and transit authorities (Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority, the City of Albuquerque Transit Department), with counties and special districts representing a smaller share of recent activity.

Recent activity concentrates in New York, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Michigan. Representative opportunities include Hudson Valley Community College's sealed bid for 114 automotive supply line items (hoses, electrical components, fluids, tools, and Chrysler engine rebuild kits) with a March 11, 2026 deadline (Bid 4034); Hudson Valley Community College's separate sealed bid for 504 autobody supply line items (abrasives, primers, sealers, masking materials, specialized tools) due March 12, 2026 (Bid 4033); and the School Board of Sarasota County, Florida's one-year supply agreement for OEM automotive and light truck repair parts across 19 specified manufacturers with a February 12, 2026 electronic submission deadline (Bid 26-0124). Dallas Area Rapid Transit Authority issued spot buys for Freon R134A in 30-pound bottles (due June 23, 2026) and gun oil (due March 23, 2026), both FOB Destination with Net 30 payment terms and timely delivery as a material contract requirement. Geographic and issuing-body concentration in educational and transit procurement suggests stable, recurring demand; line-item competitive bidding and awards to lowest responsible bidders on a per-item basis are standard across these jurisdictions.