UNSPSC 40173203: Stainless steel pipe long weldneck flange

Long weldneck flange made of stainless steel

UNSPSC 40173203 Stainless steel pipe long weldneck flange is a Commodity code that in practice covers a much broader range of pipe fittings and water system components than its nominal name suggests. State and local governments procure cast iron flanged fittings, mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron and PVC pipe, water pipe assemblies, couplings, reducers, gate valves, elbows, bushings, clamps, and related AWWA- and ASTM-conforming water distribution components through this code. The issuing bodies include city water utilities, county water and wastewater departments, and municipal purchasing offices. Recent solicitations show the code is tagged for both small discrete procurement (individual fittings and reducers in quantities under ten units) and larger term contracts covering multiple product families with estimated annual volumes in the hundreds or thousands of units.

Geographic activity centers on California, Florida, and Arizona based on recent postings. The City of Phoenix Water Services Department issued IFB 260217 for water pipe and miscellaneous fittings on a five-year term commencing May 1, 2026, covering fifteen product groups with firm fixed unit pricing and a non-mandatory pre-offer conference on February 4, 2026. Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners posted IFB 26-038/RR on April 22, 2026 (due June 4, 2026) for mechanical joint restraining devices for ductile iron and PVC pipe on a twelve-month term with four renewal options, offering a ten percent price preference for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) bidders and five percent local preference for Palm Beach County vendors. The City of Tampa issued RFQ 26-P-00152 in March 2026 for Standard Class 125 flanged fittings (due February 25, 2026), with SLBE certification recognized and TLD LLC identified as an eligible certified supplier. Santa Clara County's ITB RDAFY260694 (due May 21, 2026) for Central Expressway pavement rehabilitation included pavement-related work but was tagged with this code despite focusing on asphalt overlay and curb work, indicating potential code-application drift in state and local systems.