UNSPSC 40182001: Seamless copper bent tube

Seamless tube made of copper that has been bent

UNSPSC 40182001 Seamless copper bent tube (Commodity) covers copper tubing and related water system components that state and local water utilities and municipal infrastructure departments procure for distribution system maintenance and rehabilitation. Recent solicitations show demand for copper tubing in varying gauges and specifications, brass water repair parts including service line fittings and tapping saddles, and related copper products for ongoing warehouse stock and capital project use.

Water districts and county utilities dominate the issuing-body mix. The Alameda County Water District issued an IFB on April 22, 2026, for 8,000 feet of Cambridge-Lee Industries brand copper tubing in multiple diameters and roll lengths (3/4" and 1" Type K Soft), with delivery required to its Fremont, California headquarters by April 27, 2026. The City of Arlington, Texas solicited an annual requirements contract for brass water repair parts on September 23, 2026, covering brass service line fittings, accessories, and tapping saddles for water warehouse stock, with bids due October 22, 2026, and submission required through Euna Procurement. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Contracts and Procurement office issued an IFB for copper tubing (IW245930) with an April 7, 2026 deadline; the scope is not fully detailed but follows standard TDCJ compliance and Texas-vendor preference rules under 34 TAC Rule 20.306. Recent activity concentrates in Texas and California, with isolated activity in Florida—Pasco County issued an RFQ for large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis, due June 26, 2026. The Santa Clara County pavement rehabilitation ITB (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) appears mismatched to the code, as it covers comprehensive pavement rehabilitation and infrastructure work rather than copper tubing.