UNSPSC 43201542: Control unit

A mainframe unit that monitors analog and digital inputs and conveys desired control signals to drive the system to which it is connected.

UNSPSC 43201542 Control unit is a Commodity code covering electronic control and management devices procured by state and local governments to operate systems in law enforcement, educational technology, food service, water and wastewater infrastructure, and facilities management. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring control units as components within larger system procurements—embedded in classroom technology suites, law enforcement equipment packages, point-of-sale systems, and pump station infrastructure. The issuing bodies span school districts (Hillsborough County Public Schools, School District of Manatee County, Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida), county public works departments (Orange County, California), and cooperative purchasing vehicles serving multiple jurisdictions (Sourcewell on behalf of participating entities in Washington and nationwide). The scope includes controller hardware, remote monitoring and data logging capabilities, system upgrades, integration with management software, and technical support services bundled with the devices themselves.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida and California. Hillsborough County Public Schools issued ITB 26048ITBDST in February 2026 for point-of-sale terminals and peripherals totaling 2,360 units with a March 23, 2026 response deadline. Orange County, California Public Works solicited sealed bids under IFB 0802957004EL in March 2026 for Service/Parts & Repairs for Murphy Controllers—certified maintenance and remote monitoring for nine pump station locations—with a February 3, 2026 deadline and a five-year contract not to exceed $800,000. Valencia College District Board of Trustees issued RFP 2026-26 in April 2026 for classroom and conference room technology services across nine campuses, averaging $1.6 million annually, with proposals due April 30, 2026. Sourcewell, a Minnesota cooperative, issued RFP #061626 in May 2026 on behalf of participating entities including Washington county governments and nationwide jurisdictions, seeking law enforcement equipment solutions with a June 16, 2026 response deadline. Control units in these procurements are purchased as integrated components rather than standalone items, typically bundled with software, installation, programming, and support services over multi-year contract terms.