UNSPSC 40142012: Food and beverage hose

Hose used in the food and beverage industry.

UNSPSC 40142012 Food and beverage hose (Commodity) covers specialized hoses and replacement components for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, based on recent state and local solicitations. The actual work being bought differs from the code's nominal scope — state and local water authorities are procuring industrial-grade hoses, pump parts, and nozzles for operational equipment rather than food and beverage service applications. Water and wastewater departments dominate the issuing-body mix, with county departments of water resources and watershed management appearing repeatedly. One Hillsborough County Fire Rescue procurement for janitorial supplies was tagged under this code but is unrelated to the nominal scope and represents a classification outlier.

The code shows activity concentrated in Georgia and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources' purchase of 100 fire hoses at 250 psi rating, 50 feet, 1 inch diameter with single jacket construction under IWQ 128186 (quotes due May 19, 2026), and Fulton County Department of Watershed Management's IFB for Watson-Marlow Bredel pump parts and replacement components (bids due July 31, 2026), both requiring vendor registration on county supplier portals. Gwinnett County also solicited jet nozzles under IWQ 131560 (quotes due June 23, 2026). Hose specifications consistently emphasize pressure rating, length, diameter, and material standard; evaluation typically prioritizes lowest responsive and responsible bid with quality and delivery terms as secondary factors. No specific dollar values, set-asides, or performance bonds are required for the informal quotation solicitations.