UNSPSC 40182503: Extruded copper end formed tube

Extruded tube made of copper that has been end formed

UNSPSC 40182503 Extruded copper end formed tube (Commodity) covers copper tubing and related copper products that state and local governments procure for infrastructure, maintenance, and operational needs. Recent state and local solicitations show actual buying focused on copper tubing for water systems and facilities, copper sulfate for chemical treatment applications, and copper products for institutional maintenance — a narrower and more concrete scope than the code name alone suggests. Issuing bodies include state agencies (Texas Department of Criminal Justice), county governments (Alameda County Water District, Pasco County, Santa Clara County), and special-purpose water districts. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice and Alameda County Water District have each posted copper tubing solicitations within the past three months, indicating repeat demand from institutional and utility operators.

Recent opportunities span California, Texas, and Florida. The Alameda County Water District issued an Invitation for Bid on April 22, 2026 (response due April 27, 2026) for 8,000 feet of Cambridge-Lee Industries Type K soft copper tubing in three sizes (3/4" and 1") for delivery to its Fremont headquarters. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice posted an Invitation for Bid on March 23, 2026 (response due April 7, 2026) for copper tubing with standard compliance requirements including Texas vendor preference consideration under 34 TAC Rule 20.306. Pasco County, Florida solicited large copper sulfate crystals and liquid copper sulfate on an as-needed basis with proposals due June 26, 2026. A third opportunity from Santa Clara County was tagged under this code but addresses pavement rehabilitation work; it shows minimal relevance to the code's copper-products scope.