UNSPSC 42311547: Compound or composite bandages

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a structured from components bandage with pre applied compounds that stops the flow of blood from an artery by applying pressure in a medical setting Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 300590.

UNSPSC 42311547 Compound or composite bandages is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure medical bandages, wound dressings, and related first-aid consumables for emergency response, shelter operations, and departmental health support. The scope encompasses pre-assembled bandaging kits, individual bandage products, and composite dressings in volumes ranging from dozens to tens of thousands of units per purchase. Issuing bodies include municipal fire and rescue departments, county animal shelters, and city purchasing offices acting on behalf of operational divisions. Tampa Fire Rescue and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter represent the primary recent buyers, each seeking supplies through formal competitive bidding processes.

Recent activity centers on Florida and Texas. The City of Tampa issued two separate ITBs for medical and first-aid supplies in March and April 2026 — ITB 26P00145 ($700,000 estimated value, 169 line items including bandaging materials, due March 13, 2026) designated as a Small Local Business Enterprise sheltered market with a 5% bid discount capped at $10,000, and ITB 25P00157 (32 medical items including bandages, due April 9, 2025) offering 5% discounts for SLBEs and U-WMBEs up to $10,000 and $20,000 respectively. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Texas issued IFB 26IFB24 (posted March 12, 2026, due April 23, 2026) for veterinary pharmaceutical and clinic supplies including dressings and wound-care items, with a one-year initial term extendable to 36 months, firm pricing for three months, and two-week standard delivery required. All procurements specify minimum nine-month to one-year expiration dates at delivery and allow award by individual line items or aggregate total. Tampa's solicitations emphasize local business set-asides and diversity participation; Williamson County maintains a local-preference policy and enforces Texas anti-boycott compliance requirements.