UNSPSC 42295121: Surgical microscopes or loupes or magnifiers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a microscope, loupe, or magnifier during a surgical procedure in a medical setting. US FDA regulates surgical microscopes or loupes or magnifiers under 21 CFR 878.4810 and under FDA product code GEX. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 903180.

UNSPSC 42295121 Surgical microscopes or loupes or magnifiers is a Commodity code that encompasses microscopy equipment and systems acquired by state and local government agencies for research, forensic analysis, educational, and operational laboratory use. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers are acquiring specialized microscope systems—including FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared) microscopes for chemical imaging and analysis, comparison microscopes for forensic examination, enhanced darkfield optical systems for research, and general-purpose trinocular microscopes for training and diagnostics—along with associated accessories, calibration services, maintenance contracts, and operator training. Issuing bodies soliciting under this code are predominantly higher-education institutions (universities acquiring equipment for research and teaching), state law enforcement agencies (specifically state police forensic laboratories), and county government departments (water resources and environmental operations). Universities of Mississippi, Wisconsin-Madison, and Texas Tech, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, the Illinois State Police, and Hillsborough County have all posted opportunities under or aligned with this code within the past four months.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas, Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois State Police's IFB 26-493ISP-FOREN-B-51686 (posted June 3, 2026, due June 18, 2026) for comparison microscopes—specifically Leica FS M Stand with Comparison Bridge or approved equivalents—with delivery, installation, and training required at multiple forensic laboratories across Illinois and a fixed-price contract term up to ten years; the University of Mississippi's sealed-bid procurement (posted June 10, 2026, due June 18, 2026) for an FTIR Microscope Micro-sampling and Chemical Imaging System; Texas A&M AgriLife Research's ITB AG-RSCH-ITB-6554 for an Enhanced Darkfield Optical Microscope System (due February 5, 2026); and Hillsborough County Water Resources Department's competitive quote for Motic Trinocular Microscope Training services with an estimated value of $21,000.00 (due March 19, 2026). Academic and research institutions dominate the buyer base, with procurement vehicles spanning sealed bids, competitive quotes, RFPs, and invitations to bid.