UNSPSC 40181602: Welded brass pierced tube

Welded tube made of brass that has been pierced

UNSPSC 40181602 Welded brass pierced tube, a Commodity code, covers brass and copper tubing and fittings for water system repair and maintenance. State and local water districts, municipalities, and public health agencies procure these products primarily for warehouse stock replenishment, system repairs, and distribution infrastructure support. The scope includes brass service line fittings, accessories, tapping saddles, and specification-grade copper tubing in various diameters and lengths. Issuing bodies are predominantly city water utilities, county water districts, and county government procurement offices managing water system operations and maintenance.

Recent activity spans Texas, California, and Florida, with the strongest volume in Texas and California. Representative recent solicitations include the City of Arlington, Texas annual requirements contract for brass water repair parts (Solicitation 270041, RFQ due October 22, 2026) seeking brass service line fittings and accessories for water warehouse stock; the Alameda County Water District IFB (IFB252636, due April 27, 2026) for 8,000 feet of Cambridge-Lee Industries copper tubing in Type K Soft specification across three diameters; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice copper tubing IFB (IW245930, due April 7, 2026) under standard state bidding procedures; and Pasco County, Florida's as-needed contract for large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate (RFQFP261004, due June 26, 2026). Bidders should note that procurement offices use multiple platforms — Euna Procurement (Arlington), Bonfire Hub (Alameda County), and direct submission — and follow distinct compliance requirements by issuing jurisdiction. Texas-based vendor preferences apply under state procurement rules where applicable.