UNSPSC 31381251: Sinteredanisotropic ferrite magnet assembly

Anisotropic ferrite magnet assembly that has been sintered

UNSPSC 31381251 Sintered anisotropic ferrite magnet assembly is a Commodity code that sits at the bottom tier of the taxonomy but shows a significant mismatch with actual state and local procurement activity. The single recent opportunity posted under this code — the City of Midland, Texas solicitation for fire hydrants — involves the procurement of standard pressure-rated fire hydrants (45 units at 4 feet, 20 units at 5 feet, and 6 units at 6 feet) for the U25-01 Fire Hydrant Replacement Project, with no mention of sintered ferrite magnet assemblies as components or deliverables. Fire hydrants are bulk municipal water-supply infrastructure assets, and the solicitation focuses on conformance to technical specifications, F.O.B. delivery terms, and competitive pricing rather than specialized magnetic components.

The single Midland IFB posted March 26, 2026 with an April 9, 2026 response deadline represents the only recent state or local opportunity tagged to this code. The City of Midland, acting on behalf of Mason County, reserved the right to award by item or total bid under Texas Local Government Code Section 252.043 best-value criteria, with local preference protections available to bidders within five percent of the lowest non-local price. No incumbent vendor or budget range was disclosed. The apparent classification of a routine fire-hydrant procurement under a magnet-assembly code suggests either a cataloging error at the issuing body or a substantial disconnect between the code taxonomy and what municipalities are actually buying under it. Pursue this code cautiously until additional recent opportunities clarify whether the magnet-assembly classification reflects occasional component sourcing or a persistent tagging anomaly.