UNSPSC 40183008: Polyurethane PUR tubing

Tubing made from polyurethane material

UNSPSC 40183008 Polyurethane PUR tubing (Commodity) shows recent state and local activity focused on PVC conduit, fittings, and piping materials for water and utility infrastructure rather than polyurethane tubing as the code name suggests. County purchasing offices and municipal utilities are sourcing PVC-coated metal conduits, insulated PVC fittings, PVC sewer pipes, and related components for wastewater systems, stormwater drainage, water line installation, and general utility maintenance. Georgia counties (Gwinnett and DeKalb) dominate the recent opportunity set, with both issuing formal procurement notices for conduit and piping materials on multiyear or standing-supply bases. Gwinnett County has posted multiple informal written quotations and IFBs for specific conduit and fitting assemblies, while DeKalb County is building a three-year as-needed supply contract for PVC sewer pipes and fittings to support ongoing wastewater and storm drainage work. The City of Southlake, Texas and Palm Beach County, Florida have also solicited utility parts and supplies or PVC pipe and fittings on broader term-contract vehicles. Vendors should note the mismatch between the code's nominal scope (polyurethane tubing) and what state and local buyers are actually procuring under it (PVC conduit systems and rigid piping materials).

Recent opportunities span Georgia (Gwinnett County IWQ 135859 for insulated PVC conduit fittings with quotations due September 9, 2026; DeKalb County ITB 2026-118 for PVC sewer pipes, fittings, and couplings on a three-year multiyear term with bids due October 7, 2026), Texas (City of Southlake utility parts and supplies RFP with proposals due August 21, 2026), and Florida (Palm Beach County term-contract pre-qualification for PVC pipe and fittings with an initial submission deadline of February 20, 2026, now closed, and standing pre-qualification accepting new vendors on an ongoing basis through April 6, 2031). Gwinnett County's quotation solicitation itemized specific quantities—four 1-inch elbows, thirty 3/4-inch metal conduit units, ten 1-inch rigid couplings, and related components—for delivery to the Department of Water Resources Lanier Filter Plant. DeKalb County's multiyear contract is structured for as-needed procurement to support wastewater and storm drainage maintenance. Palm Beach County's term vehicle includes a 5% local preference for vendors with permanent business location in the county and requires compliance with E-Verify, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage (if construction or repair work exceeds $2,000), and equal business opportunity program requirements.