UNSPSC 40183006: Heat shrink tubing

A tube, produced from a thermoplastic material, whose distinguishing characteristic is its propensity to shrink when exposed to slightly elevated temperatures; used to insulate, isolate and protect electrical wires that are spliced, joined or bundled.

UNSPSC 40183006 Heat shrink tubing is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local solicitations, captures replacement tubing and ducting supplies for water and utility equipment. Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources recently issued an RFQ for 400 units of pump tubing for Avalanche Sampler equipment (solicitation PE77023NONST2026000000648, due June 30, 2026), seeking manufacturer item number 60-6700-062 or approved equivalents sold in packs of five. The scope centers on consumable replacement parts for operational equipment rather than specialty polymer products or shrink-wrap insulation. Issuing bodies under this code include county purchasing offices and water resource departments within county government structures. Award decisions favor lowest responsive and responsible pricing, with vendors required to provide three references and certify non-collusion; delivery is FOB Destination Prepaid to the using facility.

Activity under the code concentrates in the Southeast, with Gwinnett County, Georgia showing recent solicitation volume. A second recent opportunity posted by Santa Clara County, California (ITBRDAFY260694, due May 21, 2026) nominally tagged to this code represents pavement rehabilitation and does not reflect heat shrink tubing or related consumable supplies, signaling potential mislabeling in the county's taxonomy assignment. The geographic and issuing-body spread remains narrow based on available recent opportunities. Vendors pursuing this code should note that Gwinnett County requires electronic payment at award, Georgia worker verification compliance, and exemption from federal excise and state sales taxes in pricing; delivery windows and facility-access restrictions are tight (Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).