UNSPSC 32121515: Metallized paper capacitor

A capacitor that is the dielectric made in paper, plastic or a combination of paper and plastic. This capacitor is coated with the metal membrane on top.

UNSPSC 32121515 Metallized paper capacitor (Commodity) covers electrical components used across state and local infrastructure, water utilities, transit systems, and school districts to support equipment control systems, power distribution panels, and facility electrical operations. Recent solicitations show state and local governments buying capacitors both as standalone replacements and as integrated components within larger electrical assemblies — Gwinnett County, Georgia procured approximately 200 capacitor units annually for parks operations; Kissimmee Utility Authority specified SEL 751 relays with integrated capacitor elements for electrical system protection; Hillsborough County sought Schneider Electric component packages including capacitors for SCADA control infrastructure; and Trinity Metro established an IDIQ contract for electrical materials including capacitors for transit facility maintenance and emergency operations. The mix of issuing bodies spans county utilities (Kissimmee Utility Authority, Hillsborough County), school districts (Northside Independent School District), transit authorities (Trinity Metro), municipalities (City of Tampa), and county parks departments (Gwinnett County). Demand reflects aging electrical infrastructure replacement, standardized component standardization across multi-unit systems, and maintenance programs across water treatment, wastewater, electrical substations, and facility control environments.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and Texas, with standout repeat buyers in Hillsborough County and municipalities served by regional utilities. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation's June 2026 RFQ for 200 units annually of 1500W ballasts and capacitors (Aerovox Z74S5232NN equivalent, due June 12, 2026); Hillsborough County's May 2026 ITB for Schneider brand electrical components including capacitors over a $519,787.19 two-year term (due June 18, 2026); and Kissimmee Utility Authority's September 2026 sole-source quotation for SEL protection relays with integrated capacitor functions (due August 24, 2026). Texas activity includes Trinity Metro's July 2026 IDIQ electrical parts contract for Tarrant County. Pricing in recent bids ranges from unit purchases under $500 per component to integrated electrical panel assemblies exceeding $100,000, reflecting the wide variance between standalone capacitor replacement and systems-level electrical control procurement.