UNSPSC 42301501: Anatomical human models for medical education or training

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is used as a medically related anatomical education or training model Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 980100.

UNSPSC 42301501 Anatomical human models for medical education or training is a Commodity code that describes specialized training simulators and anatomical models used by universities and healthcare institutions to teach clinical skills. State and local educational and healthcare institutions procure obstetric trainers, birth simulators, veterinary simulators, and associated anatomical accessories under this code. Issuing bodies include university health sciences centers and veterinary programs within public university systems, which are the primary buyers of these specialized equipment items. The work involves supplying complete simulator systems with real-time feedback capabilities, anatomical attachments, and consumable accessories, delivered to institutional training labs with warranty and technical support requirements. Educational institutions evaluate bids on best-value criteria that emphasize purchase price, vendor reputation, warranty terms, equipment availability, and total long-term acquisition cost, with some solicitations including HUB set-asides and small-business preferences where applicable.

Recent activity centers in Texas, where Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center posted IFB 739-SL3804373 on June 25, 2026, for obstetric training models (two Charlie and His Mum OB Trainer Sets and two Sophie and Her Mum Full Birth Trainers with accessories) due June 10, 2026, and Texas A&M University posted Invitation to Bid TAMU-ITB-26-5016 on June 5, 2026, for a canine simulator system with wound kit and amputation attachments for veterinary technology training, also due June 5, 2026. Both solicitations required single-vendor awards evaluated on best-value criteria with unit pricing, delivery in-state, and minimum one-year warranties. Texas Tech's procurement included HUB compliance and disability-owned business preferences, while Texas A&M determined subcontracting was not probable and did not require a HUB Subcontracting Plan. The code shows limited recent state and local activity; the opportunities identified are university-driven procurements specific to established healthcare and veterinary training programs rather than a broad market across multiple jurisdiction types.