UNSPSC 42121608: Dental veterinary products

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used in the dental based medical treatment of animals. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 820559.

UNSPSC 42121608 Dental veterinary products is a Commodity code that in state and local procurement covers the sale and delivery of veterinary pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, and animal healthcare products to county animal services, shelters, and control agencies on an as-needed basis. The work spans vaccines, syringes and needles, sutures, anesthetic drugs, medications, euthanasia solutions, and hospital supplies, as well as ancillary clinic supplies. Issuing bodies are primarily county governments operating animal shelters and animal control operations that serve high-volume, mixed-case caseloads including preventative care, surgical sterilization, emergency treatment, and euthanasia. Vendors compete on pricing quoted as discounts from manufacturer's suggested retail price, delivery speed (typically within two days to two weeks), and the ability to establish electronic ordering and tracking portals that the counties use to manage as-needed replenishment.

Recent activity concentrates in the Southwest and Southeast. Pinellas County Government in Florida posted ITB 26-0718 in September 2026 for veterinary drugs and supplies with a due date of September 24, 2026 and an estimated annual budget of $25,000 for a projected three-year contract value of $75,000 commencing January 25, 2027; the county's Animal Services Department impounds over 10,000 animals annually and requires delivery within two days of order receipt, FOB destination. Pinal County, Arizona issued RFP 264131 in May 2026 due June 5, 2026 for veterinary services for Animal Care & Control with a contract term commencing June 17, 2026 through June 16, 2027 and renewal options for four additional one-year periods. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas posted IFB 26IFB24 in April 2026 with a bid deadline of April 23, 2026 for veterinary pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies on a one-year initial term with optional 12-month extensions up to 36 months total. All three solicitations mandate firm pricing for an initial period, delivery via common carrier, and electronic ordering capability; vendors must carry commercial liability and professional insurance and provide references from prior government or shelter contracts.