UNSPSC 40171502: Commercial seamless carbon steel pipe

Pipe with a pressure rating of 2500 psi or less made of seamless carbon steel

UNSPSC 40171502 Commercial seamless carbon steel pipe, a Commodity code, encompasses industrial pipe materials and supplies purchased by state and local water, wastewater, and infrastructure agencies. State and local procurement under this code spans general-purpose steel stock purchases, specialized pipe materials for construction projects, and as-needed inventory management to support operational and capital improvements across water systems, stormwater infrastructure, and utility facilities.

Recent activity shows mixed issuing-body participation. The State of California issued a competitive bid (RFBIS27200030) for steel materials on July 14, 2026, with bids due July 29, 2026; the scope and specific pipe specifications remain in the technical documents attached to that solicitation. The City of Phoenix Public Works Department solicited industrial pipe and fittings on an as-needed basis (IFB 26-SW-0379) with offers due August 12, 2026, covering HDPE and PVC pipe ranging from 0.75 to 24 inches in diameter, applicable fittings, and related supplies under a three-year contract commencing December 1, 2026. The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, sought sealed bids for natural gas pipe and materials for a DOT project corridor (PE66751NONST2027000000096) with delivery due July 23, 2026. Orange County, Florida, awarded a five-year sewer pipes and fittings contract (Y26-126) with an estimated five-year spending total of approximately $28.7 million, covering PVC and ductile iron pipes, fittings, valves, and manhole components. Gwinnett County, Georgia, issued an invitation to bid for stormwater pipe on an annual contract (BL079-26) due May 19, 2026, encompassing reinforced circular concrete pipe, HDPE pipe, and corrugated metal pipe in multiple diameters. Geographic spread concentrates in California, Florida, and Georgia, with secondary activity in Arizona and Texas. Water and wastewater utilities and county departments dominate issuing-body participation, with recurring emphasis on as-needed supply contracts and multi-year framework agreements priced competitively against manufacturer lists or unit rates.