UNSPSC 41111753: Manual microscope nosepiece

The nosepiece or turret, which has manual rotation, that holds two or more objective lenses on a microscope

UNSPSC 41111753 Manual microscope nosepiece is a Commodity code, but recent state and local opportunities reveal that the code captures a much broader category of microscopy equipment procurement — specifically high-end research and forensic microscope systems, accessories, and related services rather than individual nosepiece components. Universities and public agencies are buying complete microscope platforms (FTIR systems, comparison microscopes, darkfield optical systems), supporting accessories (objectives, eyepieces, LED light bars, cameras), maintenance contracts, and specialized training. The issuing-body mix spans research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M AgriLife Research), state forensic laboratories (Illinois State Police), and county water-resource departments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners). These procurements typically involve sealed-bid IFBs and RFPs with response windows of two to three weeks and fixed pricing requirements; contract terms range from three-year initial periods with renewal options up to ten years.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Midwest. The University of Mississippi issued an IFB for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System with a June 18, 2026 deadline; Illinois State Police solicited comparison microscopes (Leica or LEEDS equivalents with accessories and multi-site delivery and training) under IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686, also due June 18, 2026, with a maximum ten-year term; Texas Tech University posted RFP 2026-1190 for laboratory and microscope equipment as part of a broader research-and-development goods framework with a best-value evaluation standard; and Texas A&M AgriLife issued ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System with a February 5, 2026 deadline. University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited microscopes, accessories, and maintenance services through ShopUW+ Event 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB (due March 26, 2026). Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners conducted a smaller competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services estimated at $21,000.00 with a March 19, 2026 deadline. No activity appears in California, the Northeast, or Mountain states in the recent window.