UNSPSC 41115319: Tube or plate readers

UNSPSC 41115319 Tube or plate readers (Commodity) covers diagnostic and inspection equipment that state and local governments use to assess infrastructure and perform laboratory analysis. Recent solicitations show the code capturing purchases of color video pipeline inspection systems for sewer infrastructure assessment, bore scanners for geotechnical evaluation, lock-in amplifiers for research applications, and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-MS) systems for metals analysis in environmental testing. The issuing bodies span a diverse mix: city public works departments (Atlanta Department of Watershed Management), independent school districts (Klein ISD in Texas), state universities and university systems (Texas A&M University System), and state environmental agencies (Illinois Environmental Protection Agency). The scope of work ranges from wastewater infrastructure inspection and cleaning equipment to specialized scientific laboratory instruments used for environmental compliance testing and research.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Illinois. The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management issued an IFB on June 8, 2026 (response due June 23, 2026) for color video pipeline inspection systems, sewer cleaning units, OEM-certified accessories, and maintenance support services, requiring vendor registration through the City's supplier portal and imposing firm fixed-price terms with one-year parts and service warranties. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued an IFB (solicitation 26-532EPA-LAB53-B-50817, due February 17, 2026) for a complete ICP-MS system for metals analysis, requiring ISO certification, manufacturer support with certified technicians, on-site installation and training within eight weeks, and a seven-year service and support guarantee. Klein ISD in Harris County, Texas posted an RFP (due June 5, 2026) for Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources across 17 CTE program areas, though the source summary does not clarify how tube or plate readers fit within that solicitation's scope. Texas A&M University System issued two additional ITBs in early 2026 for a bore scanner (March 25, 2026) and a lock-in amplifier (February 26, 2026), both administered through the AggieBid platform.