UNSPSC 41111651: Cathetometer

It is the structure that is installed horizontally with the telescope that moves up and down the metal column that is erected vertically. The vertical pillar uses the tri-pot and is attached level to vertically adjust and the telescope adjusts levelness with the level attached to the upper part.

UNSPSC 41111651 Cathetometer is a Commodity code that in recent state and local procurement reflects solicitation for high-precision optical and laser-based measurement instruments rather than the classical liquid-filled cathetometer. State and local governments and universities under this code are purchasing handheld 3D laser scanning systems, total stations with metrology accessories, and precision distance-measurement equipment for specialized technical and surveying applications. The issuing bodies include state transportation departments (Illinois Department of Transportation), counties (Marion County), cities (City of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia), and research universities (University of Texas at Austin). Work spans equipment procurement for pavement profiling and certification, geodetic ground-station surveying, traffic-enforcement radar systems, and general inspection supplies — a mix indicating the code's scope encompasses both precision measurement instrumentation and ancillary inspection tools.

Recent activity concentrates in Illinois, Texas, and Florida. The Illinois Department of Transportation posted two related solicitations for high-precision handheld 3D laser scanning systems: a rebid (Solicitation 27494DOTFINADB53879, due September 25, 2026) and an earlier small-purchase procurement (Solicitation 26494DOTFINADB53475, due August 18, 2026), both specifying metrology-grade accuracy of 0.025 mm and VDI/VDE 2634 Part 3 and ISO 10360 certification for pavement analysis at the Illinois Certification and Research Track. The University of Texas at Austin issued an ITB (721-26091, due June 30, 2026) for Leica TS-60 total stations and precision surveying equipment for geodetic ground-station measurement at McDonald Observatory. Marion County Board of County Commissioners solicited a Stalker 2X Motorcycle Radar System under sole-source procurement (due July 13, 2026). The City of Philadelphia and City of Pennsylvania each posted micro-purchase solicitations for inspection supplies and a 150-foot laser distance meter, awarded to lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The code shows active use across multiple equipment classes but concentrated purchasing in precision-survey and pavement-certification applications.