UNSPSC 42296816: Orthopedic surgical instruments

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a surgical instrument in an orthopedic procedure in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42296816 Orthopedic surgical instruments is a Commodity code. State and local healthcare systems are soliciting under this code for surgical power equipment, laser systems for operating room use, and related surgical instrumentation to support acute-care and outpatient clinical operations. The recent opportunities show hospitals and county medical centers procuring power-driven surgical tools and specialized OR equipment, though the code's nominal scope encompasses the full range of orthopedic surgical instruments including handheld and powered devices used in surgical procedures. San Mateo County Medical Center has emerged as a repeat buyer, posting two separate RFPs in late May and early June 2026 for surgical power equipment and laser equipment with associated technical support. Issuing bodies include county public hospital systems and state healthcare facility capital projects; the activity spans healthcare procurement offices managing equipment replacement and facility upgrades for surgical departments.

Recent opportunities cluster in California, with San Mateo County issuing RFPs for surgical power equipment (due May 28, 2026) and laser equipment and OR technical support (due June 10, 2026), both through the OpenGov eProcurement portal. San Mateo County's surgical power procurement is structured as a five-year contract with a 30-point project approach evaluation, 25-point firm qualifications scoring, 20-point team qualifications, and 25-point price component, requiring minimum five years of prior experience in manufacturing, sales, or leasing; proposers must carry general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and cyber liability of $5,000,000 and comply with Living Wage Ordinance requirements at $17.00 per hour minimum. The county applies a local business preference awarding five percent additional points to local businesses, with an additional three percent for small businesses or eight percent for micro businesses. No specific budget ranges are disclosed in the procurement documents. Activity outside California is sparse in the recent window; the source shows limited geographic spread beyond the San Mateo County opportunities.