UNSPSC 40151738: Pump suction bell

A component of a vertical turbine pump connected to the pump bowl which provides a smooth flow transition into the first stage from an open pit type of application.

UNSPSC 40151738 Pump suction bell is a Commodity code that captures state and local procurement of specialized pump components and integrated pump systems for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. Recent solicitations show issuing bodies acquiring suction bells as part of broader equipment packages—including complete pump assemblies, OEM parts, and maintenance contracts—rather than suction bells in isolation. The code encompasses replacement and new-equipment procurement for water treatment facilities, wastewater collection systems, and emergency response operations across utilities, public works departments, and regional water authorities.

State and local buyers under this code include county water resources departments, city utilities and public works divisions, and independent special-purpose water districts. Hillsborough County (Florida) appears repeatedly in recent activity, issuing multiple contracts for pump equipment, grinder pumps, centrifuge dewatering units, and portable rental pumps across wastewater treatment facilities. The City of Tampa, City of Tucson, and other large municipal utilities also solicit regularly. Geographic concentration is evident in Florida (Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Broward County, Collier County), with secondary activity in Texas (Dallas, Temple), Arizona (Tucson), New Mexico (Gallup), and Oregon. Representative recent opportunities include Hillsborough County ITB-26-00326 for trailer-mounted portable pump rentals ($5.589 million estimated value, bids due July 31, 2026), the City of Tampa sole-source procurement for Milton Roy pump parts and new pumps at McKay Bay WTE Facility ($40,000, due July 21, 2026), and the City of Gallup ITB-2621 for one trailer-mounted diesel-driven centrifugal pump system with accessories (bids due June 15, 2026). Opportunities range from one-time equipment purchases under $50,000 to five-year maintenance and supply contracts exceeding $6 million, with many requiring OEM authorization or exclusive distributor relationships and substantial insurance and compliance documentation.