UNSPSC 41111765: Microscope stage slide clip

Adjustable clip utilized to entrap and stabilize microscope slides on the stage of a microscope

UNSPSC 41111765 Microscope stage slide clip is a Commodity code encompassing microscopy equipment and related accessories procured by state and local research institutions, primarily universities and specialized laboratory agencies. The recent opportunities show that state and local buyers use this code to solicit not just individual clips and stage components but entire microscopy systems, training, and maintenance contracts. The University of Mississippi sought an FTIR microscope micro-sampling and chemical imaging system; the Illinois State Police procured comparison microscopes configured with multiple accessories including stages, objectives, eyepieces, and cameras for statewide forensic laboratory standardization; Texas Tech University issued an RFP for research and development laboratory equipment including microscope systems; and the University of Wisconsin-Madison bid microscopes with accessories and maintenance services. The issuing bodies are research universities (University of Mississippi, Texas Tech University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas A&M University AgriLife Research) and specialized state agencies with laboratory operations (Illinois State Police conducting forensic science work, Hillsborough County Water Resources Department managing wastewater treatment operations).

The code shows concentrated activity across the South and Midwest, with recent solicitations from Mississippi, Illinois, Texas (two universities), Wisconsin, and Florida. Representative opportunities include the Illinois State Police IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 for comparison microscopes with delivery, installation, and training across eight forensic laboratories statewide, due June 18, 2026; the University of Mississippi sealed bid for an FTIR microscope micro-sampling system, also due June 18, 2026; Texas Tech University's RFP 2026-1190 for laboratory equipment including microscope systems evaluated on best value with weighted criteria favoring demonstrated ability and compliance, due April 30, 2026; the University of Wisconsin-Madison competitive bid 2026-UWMSN-01294-RFB for microscopes, accessories, and maintenance, due March 26, 2026; and Hillsborough County's competitive quote ITQ2600183 for Motic trinocular microscope training at $21,000, due March 19, 2026. Solicitation types span IFBs, RFPs, and competitive quotes, with response windows typically two to three weeks.