UNSPSC 41111737: Videoscopes

UNSPSC 41111737 Videoscopes, a Commodity code, covers optical inspection and imaging instruments that state and local governments procure for laboratory, forensic, research, and educational operations. Recent solicitations show actual purchasing focused on microscopy equipment systems—including comparison microscopes for forensic analysis, FTIR microscope systems for chemical imaging, darkfield optical systems for specialized research, and training services for microscope operation—rather than handheld videoscopes for remote visual inspection. Issuing bodies span research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research), state forensic laboratories (Illinois State Police), and county water resources departments (Hillsborough County). The code sees regular activity from higher-education procurement offices seeking to equip research and teaching laboratories, and from specialized agencies procuring equipment for forensic science and environmental monitoring functions.

Geographic activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Florida based on recent postings. The Illinois State Police IFB for comparison microscopes (due June 18, 2026) specified Leica or Leeds equipment with accessories and delivery and installation across eight forensic laboratory locations, with a maximum ten-year contract term and fixed pricing for the contract life. The University of Mississippi issued a sealed-bid IFB for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System (due June 18, 2026). Texas Tech University posted an RFP for Research and Development Goods and Services (due April 30, 2026) targeting microscope equipment and related laboratory instruments under a best-value evaluation with four-year initial term and four optional one-year renewals. Hillsborough County Water Resources Department solicited competitive quotes for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training with an estimated value of $21,000.00 (due March 19, 2026), requiring on-site instruction at the Brandon facility with DEP approval and CEU certification. University of Wisconsin-Madison issued a competitive bid for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services (due March 26, 2026).