UNSPSC 39122102: Tap changer

Devices that regulate the functioning of transformers

UNSPSC 39122102 Tap changer, a Commodity code, does not align with the recent state and local opportunities tagged under it. The five most recent solicitations under this code are for Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and electrical maintenance services—substantially different from tap changer components. The City of Tampa Wastewater Department issued a notice of intent to single source replacement parts and repairs for Yaskawa VFDs in September 2026; the City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued an IFB for VFDs from ten specific manufacturers (Allen Bradley, Eaton/Cutler Hammer, Fuji, GE, Schneider/Square D, Siemens, TECO-Westinghouse, Toshiba, Yaskawa, and Benshaw) as a five-year contract; and the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority issued an RFP for VFD repair and replacement services covering approximately 368 drives from multiple vendors across airport facilities. The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an IFB for preventative and corrective electrical maintenance services at its Lacey headquarters, specifying 36 VFDs among other equipment requiring annual service. DeKalb County, Georgia issued an ITB for IT and low-voltage infrastructure at a recreation facility. The code appears to be a misclassification—the actual procurement activity centers on VFD supply, repair, and maintenance rather than tap changer components.

Issuing bodies include municipal water utilities (Tampa, Phoenix), a regional aviation authority (Greater Orlando), a state environmental agency (Washington Ecology), and a county recreation department (DeKalb). The opportunities span Florida, Arizona, Georgia, and Washington, with no clear geographic concentration. Because the recent opportunities do not match the code's nominal scope, state and local procurement professionals should verify the correct UNSPSC classification for VFD and electrical-drive equipment before pursuing opportunities under this code.