UNSPSC 42183012: Ophthalmic photometers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a feeble scotopic light source used to measure the lower level of illumination recognition by patients in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42183012 Ophthalmic photometers is a Commodity code showing minimal alignment between its nominal scope and actual state and local procurement activity captured in recent opportunities. The three most recent records tagged to this code reflect utility equipment testing modules, waste-to-energy facility spectrophotometers, and a broad law enforcement equipment cooperative purchasing vehicle — none of which are ophthalmic photometers or closely related optical diagnostic instruments. State and local issuing bodies using this code tag appear to include utilities (Kissimmee Utility Authority), municipal solid waste and environmental programs (City of Tampa), and cooperative purchasing consortia (Sourcewell on behalf of multiple Washington counties and participating entities nationwide). The geographic spread spans Florida, Minnesota, Washington, and participates across the United States and Canada, though the sample is too sparse to characterize concentration meaningfully.

The representative recent opportunities illustrate the mismatch between code name and actual procurement. Kissimmee Utility Authority posted IFB 26046JG in late September 2026 for a precision high-voltage capacitance and power/dissipation factor measurement module (OMICRON CP TD12 Testing Module or equivalent) for integration with existing test systems, with a contract value anticipated under $250,000 and a due date of September 22, 2026. The City of Tampa posted RFQ 26-P-00372 in June 2026 for a Heck DR4900 spectrophotometer to replace an existing unit at the McKay Bay Waste to Energy facility, due June 12, 2026. Sourcewell issued RFP 061626 in May 2026 for law enforcement equipment through a cooperative purchasing vehicle serving Washington counties and broader public entities, with proposals due June 16, 2026. This code shows little relevant recent activity for vendors focused on ophthalmic optical equipment; the tagging appears to reflect misclassification or system error rather than a working procurement category.