UNSPSC 40173608: PVC plastic pipe reducing coupling
Commodity
Code facts
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UNSPSC codes and definitions come from the UN Development Programme (managed by GS1 US), and state and local contract opportunities from the governments' procurement sites.
NIGP codes for 40173608
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| 65933 Couplings |
Definition
Pipe reducing coupling made of PVC plastic
About UNSPSC 40173608
UNSPSC 40173608 PVC plastic pipe reducing coupling (Commodity) covers plastic fittings and connectors used in water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with state and local governments procuring these components as materials in broader sewer replacement, water main rehabilitation, and sanitary sewer extension work. Recent opportunities show the code driving procurement across municipal water departments, county sanitation districts, and utility authorities performing pipe replacement and infrastructure rehabilitation. Issuing bodies include Pinellas County, Florida; Santa Clara County, California; the City of Marietta, Georgia; DeKalb County, Georgia; and Jackson County Utility Authority, all soliciting fittings and couplings as line items within larger infrastructure contracts or as materials on annual supply agreements. The Ridgewood Estates Sewer Improvements and 82nd Avenue & 113th Street Water Main Improvements project in Pinellas County specifies 12-inch PVC sanitary sewer pipe and water main components; Santa Clara County's Structural Defect Repair Project Phase 2 calls for removal and replacement of vitrified clay pipe with 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch PVC SDR26 pipe along with service connection fittings including wyes in multiple sizes, while also specifying 6-inch PVC pipe for mainline extensions.
Geographic activity concentrates in California and Georgia, with secondary activity in Florida. Pinellas County issued an ITB (Solicitation 260652ITBC) for sewer and water main improvements with a minimum qualification submittal due October 13, 2026 and final bids due November 5, 2026, applying a 10% SBE participation goal to the full contract value. Santa Clara County posted an ITB (ITBRDAFY270088) for sanitary sewer mainline repairs with bids due September 17, 2026, specifying sixty-five working days to completion. The City of Marietta, Georgia solicited water service saddles, couplings, clamps, and valves on an annual contract (PE77023NONST2027000000714) with bids due September 22, 2026, while DeKalb County, Georgia issued a three-year multiyear ITB (2026-034-ITB) for quick insertion valves, tapping sleeves, and resilient wedge insert gate valves with bids due August 27, 2026. Jackson County Utility Authority requested written quotes for materials for a RESTORE-funded septic abatement project (3170036136) with BABA certification required by July 8, 2026.
Quick answers
What is UNSPSC 40173608?
UNSPSC 40173608 is PVC plastic pipe reducing coupling, a commodity in UNSPSC 40000000, Distribution and Conditioning Systems and Equipment and Components.
Which NIGP codes match UNSPSC 40173608?
UNSPSC 40173608 maps to 1 NIGP code, 65933 Couplings.
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