UNSPSC 42120000: Veterinary equipment and supplies

In this classification, this family includes medical equipment, components, instruments and appliances as well as accessories used in the medical treatment of animals.

UNSPSC 42120000 Veterinary equipment and supplies is a Family code covering consumables, instruments, and pharmaceuticals that state and local governments purchase for animal control, public health clinics, wildlife management, and shelter operations. Recent opportunities show actual procurement activity centered on veterinary drugs and medical supplies (antibiotics, vaccines, diagnostic kits, syringes, bandages), anesthesia and surgical equipment maintenance, pet facility fixtures, and specialized pharmaceuticals for wildlife immobilization. State and local buyers include county animal services departments, public health offices, city animal shelters, and specialized wildlife agencies. San Mateo County (California) has posted two IFBs for veterinary supplies with as-needed ordering under three-year vendor agreements; Harris County (Texas) Public Health Services issued an ITB for pet clinic supplies; and Pinal County (Arizona) procured veterinary services for animal control on an as-needed basis. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources pursued a sole-source award for custom-compounded wildlife immobilization pharmaceuticals (Xylazine, Ketamine, Thiafentanil, Etorphine) valued at $27,224. Fort Worth (Texas) solicited preventive maintenance services for animal shelter anesthesia and medical equipment; Dallas Animal Services issued an Informal Solicitation for veterinary pharmaceuticals; and Hillsborough County (Florida) sought maintenance and calibration of medical equipment at pet resource facilities valued at $80,000 over two years.

Geographic activity spans California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Utah, with secondary activity in Wisconsin (University of Wisconsin-Madison for equine transport equipment). The issuing-body mix includes county animal services and public health departments, city animal shelters, state wildlife agencies, and university veterinary operations. Recent solicitations use RFP, RFQ, IFB, and ITN formats with response windows ranging from seven to forty-five days. San Mateo County's IFB 2026-IFB-00592, posted July 2, 2026, with bids due July 17, 2026, covers 71 line items of veterinary pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and equipment with three-business-day delivery and monthly usage reporting requirements. Vendors should note that San Mateo County reserves the right to apply local business preference ordinances, and the county requires SAM registration, W-9 submission, and designated account representatives with backup contacts. Performance bonds and pre-bid conferences are not uniformly required across jurisdictions, but most solicitations emphasize responsive delivery timelines, detailed documentation, and compliance with workers' compensation and general liability insurance thresholds of $1,000,000 per occurrence.