UNSPSC 42192301: Patient lifts

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a mechanical or sling based device to facilitate the lifting and movement of patients in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 842860.

UNSPSC 42192301 Patient lifts (Commodity) covers inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation services for medical lift equipment—including ceiling lifts, stand-assist lifts, and related mobility devices—that state and local governments procure for healthcare facilities, rehabilitation centers, and individual home modifications. State and local issuers soliciting under this code include state health departments, state veterans' affairs agencies, workforce rehabilitation divisions, school districts, and municipal libraries. Work solicited ranges from ongoing preventive maintenance contracts at fixed facilities to one-time installation and setup services for individual customers, with vendors typically required to hold manufacturer training certifications and maintain insurance coverage complicating service delivery.

Recent activity spans Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs posted a small purchase with sole source condition on June 24, 2026 (due June 29, 2026) for annual inspection, maintenance, and repair of 68 lift and shower chair units at the Illinois Veterans' Home Chicago, with an estimated maximum payment of $30,510 for the initial 12-month term and potential renewal through 10 years. The Texas Workforce Commission issued an IFB on April 20, 2026 (due May 11, 2026) for ceiling lift system installation—including delivery, setup, and assembly—as part of comprehensive home modification for a single vocational rehabilitation customer in Hutto, Texas, with contract term extending through August 31, 2026. Garland Independent School District in Texas solicited large equipment including mechanical lifts and transfer lifts on March 12, 2026 for special education programs, with an estimated annual contract value of $50,000 and automatic renewal through June 30, 2031. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued an RFP on May 4, 2026 (due June 2, 2026) for Durable Medical Equipment and Services across eleven regional service areas statewide, encompassing positioning devices and wheelchairs among other categories, with a HUB set-aside and maximum total contract compensation of $5,000,000 through August 31, 2031.