UNSPSC 40181503: Welded copper end formed tube

Welded tube made of copper that has been end formed

UNSPSC 40181503 Welded copper end formed tube is a Commodity code covering metal tube products used in water distribution infrastructure and municipal utility applications. Recent state and local solicitations under this code show a narrow but consistent focus: water districts and municipalities are procuring copper and brass tubing and fittings for warehouse stock replenishment, system repairs, and infrastructure projects. The City of Arlington, Texas is soliciting an annual requirements contract for brass water repair parts, including service line fittings, accessories, and tapping saddles. The Alameda County Water District issued an IFB for multiple quantities of Cambridge-Lee Industries copper tubing in Type K Soft configurations (3/4" and 1" diameters) for delivery to its Fremont headquarters facility. State and local water utilities and municipal public works departments are the primary issuing bodies under this code.

Geographic activity is concentrated in California and Texas, with secondary involvement from Florida. The Alameda County Water District (California), the City of Arlington (Texas), and Pasco County (Florida) represent the most recent postings. Representative recent opportunities include the Alameda County Water District's IFB 252636 for copper tubing with an April 27, 2026 bid deadline, the City of Arlington's annual requirements contract (Solicitation 270041) for brass water repair parts due October 22, 2026, and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB IW245930 for copper tubing with a submission deadline of April 7, 2026. Water districts favor specifications pinning products to single manufacturers with no equal substitutes and require compliance with standard bidding procedures including E-Verify, direct deposit payment processing, and Texas vendor preference where applicable. Most recent opportunities specify physical bid submission or designated electronic portals rather than open email submission.