UNSPSC 42281531: Ultraviolet sterilizers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is based, used to destroy microorganisms in or on, usually by bringing to a high temperature with steam, dry heat, or boiling liquid, in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 841920.

UNSPSC 42281531 Ultraviolet sterilizers (Commodity) does not match the work actually being solicited under this code in recent state and local procurement. The six recent opportunities posted between February and June 2026 focus on autoclave sterilizers, biosafety cabinets, glass and cage wash equipment, and related laboratory sterilization and inspection services—none of which are ultraviolet sterilizers. The State of Oregon Department of Administrative Services sought annual inspection, calibration, and repair services for autoclaves with a maximum not-to-exceed compensation of $5 million and response deadline of August 17, 2026, requiring technicians to hold current CRCST, CBSPD, or equivalent certification. The State of California issued a competitive bid for STERILGARD Biosafety Cabinets with full HEPA filtration and safety compliance testing, due May 11, 2026. MD Anderson Cancer Center's Division of Facilities Management in Texas solicited maintenance support for cage washing equipment and glass washers with autoclaves, due February 24, 2026, with performance tracked through bi-weekly Service Level Agreement meetings and vendor response requirements within 2 hours during business hours and 4 hours for emergency on-site arrival. The Macon Water Authority in Georgia issued an invitation for bid for a single 3870EAP Large Capacity Manual Sterilizer with a 2-year parts and labor warranty, bids due March 10, 2026.

The issuing bodies include state procurement offices (Oregon DAS, California), regional medical centers (MD Anderson Cancer Center), independent school districts (Klein ISD in Texas), water authorities (Macon Water Authority in Georgia), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of Washington and Minnesota counties). Recent activity concentrates in California, Oregon, Texas, and Georgia. Because the UNSPSC code designation—ultraviolet sterilizers—does not reflect the equipment and services actually being purchased in these recent solicitations, this code shows little relevant procurement activity for vendors pursuing ultraviolet sterilization equipment or services. Firms focused on autoclave maintenance, inspection, certification, and repair services or biosafety cabinet supply should pursue opportunities under alternative sterilization or laboratory equipment codes.