UNSPSC 41161504: Cultured animal and human cells

In this classification, cultured animal and human cells are in vitro cultivated cell lines from the tissue of humans or other animals which are used in various diagnostic procedures, particularly diagnostic virology and cytogenetic studies. US FDA regulates Cultured animal and human cells under 21 CFR 864.2280 and under FDA product code KIR.

UNSPSC 41161504 Cultured animal and human cells is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement does not reflect the actual work being solicited. The most recent opportunity posted under this code—the City of Tampa's ITB 26P00145 for Medical and First Aid Supplies—solicits emergency medical consumables including respiratory equipment, cardiac monitoring electrodes, endotracheal tubes, gloves, airway devices, bandaging materials, oxygen delivery systems, and medical consumables for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division. This scope bears no relation to cultured cells and appears to represent a coding mismatch in the procurement system. The code shows little relevant recent activity aligned with its nominal product category.

The City of Tampa issued the sole recent opportunity under this code as an ITB with a response deadline of March 13, 2026 (now closed), with an estimated contract value of $700,000.00 and award period of one year plus two optional one-year renewals. The procurement was designated a sheltered-market opportunity exclusive to certified Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBEs) with a 5% bid discount not to exceed $10,000. A minimum SLBE outreach list of nine qualified vendors throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida region was provided. The City required all awarded contractors to comply with subcontracting documentation and payment tracking under Ordinance 2008-89.