UNSPSC 40182000: Seamless copper tubes

Tubes made of seamless copper

UNSPSC 40182000 Seamless copper tubes is a Class code covering the procurement of copper and brass tubing products and related water system repair components by state and local water utilities, facilities management departments, and transportation authorities. State and local governments buy under this code primarily seamless copper tubing for water distribution systems, water warehouse stock replenishment (brass service line fittings, accessories, and tapping saddles), and specialized industrial applications. The issuing bodies include municipal water districts, county water utilities, state facilities and infrastructure agencies, and city public works departments. The Alameda County Water District and City of Arlington represent active municipal water procurers under this code; the Texas Department of Criminal Justice also appears as a state-level buyer of copper tubing for facilities use.

Activity is concentrated in California and Texas, with additional municipal purchasing in Florida. Recent representative opportunities include the Alameda County Water District's IFB 252636 for seamless copper tubing (Type K Soft, various diameters and footage quantities) to its Fremont headquarters, due April 27, 2026; the City of Arlington's annual requirements contract (IFB 270041) for brass water repair parts including service line fittings and tapping saddles, due October 22, 2026; and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's IFB IW245930 for copper tubing, due April 7, 2026. A Pasco County, Florida RFQ (RFQFP261004) for copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate posted in June 2026 shows marginal relevance to the seamless tubing code scope. Water utilities typically issue firm-price IFBs with short response windows (5–30 days) and specify brand or type requirements; all-time-stamped or electronically submitted bids are standard. Prompt payment discounts and F.O.B. destination terms with freight prepaid appear in municipal and state procurements.