UNSPSC 41111722: Fluorescent microscopes

UNSPSC 41111722 Fluorescent microscopes is a Commodity code covering specialized optical and analytical microscopy equipment that state and local governments—primarily universities and research institutions—procure for laboratory, forensic, and research applications. Recent solicitations show institutions buying not only microscopes themselves but also integrated systems with accessories, installation, training, and maintenance support bundled into single procurements. The University of Mississippi sought an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system; the Illinois State Police procured comparison microscopes with motorized workbenches, objectives, eyepieces, LED lighting, 4K cameras, and multi-year service contracts; and the Hillsborough County Water Resources Department requested Motic trinocular microscope training with equipment provision. Issuing bodies under this code include state universities (University of Mississippi, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas Tech University, Texas A&M AgriLife), state police forensic laboratories (Illinois State Police), county government departments (Hillsborough County), and other public research entities. Universities dominate the buyer base, with multiple recent procurements reflecting institutional research and teaching missions.

Recent activity clusters in the upper Midwest and South. The University of Wisconsin-Madison issued an IFB for microscopes and accessories with a response deadline of April 3, 2026; Texas A&M AgriLife Research solicited an enhanced darkfield optical microscope system through ITB #AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 with bids due February 5, 2026; the University of Mississippi posted a sealed-bid solicitation for an FTIR microscope system due June 18, 2026; and the Illinois State Police requested bids for comparison microscopes under IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686, also due June 18, 2026, for delivery and installation across eight forensic science laboratory locations statewide. Texas Tech University issued an RFP for research and development goods and services encompassing microscope equipment with proposal submission by April 30, 2026, evaluated on best value criteria including demonstrated ability, compliance, qualifications, financial value, and value-added options. Hillsborough County, Florida solicited training services for trinocular microscopes at $21,000 with quote responses due March 19, 2026. Activity reflects steady institutional demand across universities for research-grade equipment and state agencies for specialized forensic and analytical capabilities.