UNSPSC 31201500: Tape

UNSPSC 31201500 Tape, a Class code, covers adhesive and fastening tapes that state and local governments procure as part of broader instructional, office, and operational supply contracts. The code captures commodity-level tape products — including pressure-sensitive tape, masking tape, duct tape, and specialized tapes used in schools, offices, and maintenance operations — that are typically bundled with related supplies in competitive bid solicitations rather than procured as standalone line items. School districts dominate recent activity under this code, purchasing tape as part of comprehensive instructional and office supply awards that also include paper products, writing instruments, binding materials, adhesives, and classroom tools.

Washington County School District in Washington issued IFB WCSDSG002 on May 28, 2026, requesting bids for mid-year instructional and paper supplies with a response deadline of June 22, 2026. The solicitation anticipated multiple contract awards determined by cost, minimum order amounts, or freight considerations, with the contract term running from June 22, 2026 through January 18, 2027 and vendors required to guarantee pricing throughout the seven-month period. The Warehouse Purchasing department conducted the procurement on behalf of the school district, with the bid sheet referencing manufacturer product numbers from vendors including 3M, Elmer's, and other established suppliers. Estimated usage quantities across the supply category ranged from single units to over 14,000 units for certain items, signaling both small-scale specialty procurement and high-volume commodity buying within a single award vehicle.