UNSPSC 43201611: Computer cradles

Computer cradles are the mounting devices to the computer. Different types of mounts are used secure different types of computers. This cradle includes adapters,cables and vibration resistant isolators. For palmtops these mounts comes with the USB cable along with its adapter and comes with the power adapter. Palm computers are mounted on this cradle and this cradle enables the palm to connect to other computer for file or data or resource sharing.

UNSPSC 43201611 Computer cradles, a Commodity code, does not appear to match the work actually being solicited under this classification in state and local procurement. Recent opportunities tagged with this code span enterprise IT hardware and educational technology systems—laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, monitors, and integrated classroom technology—rather than the mounting or support structures the code name suggests. The mismatch indicates either a cataloging error in the state and local systems posting these opportunities or a significant divergence between the UNSPSC taxonomy and how jurisdictions are using the code in practice. Across the opportunities tracked, school districts, county governments, and municipal IT departments are buying bulk quantities of computing devices, often bundled with warranties, software licensing, configuration services, and managed support, rather than isolated cradles or mounting hardware.

The issuing bodies are predominantly K-12 school districts (Gwinnett County Schools, Troup County, Columbia County, Covington County, McDuffie County, Tupelo Public School District, DeSoto County Schools, and others across Georgia, Mississippi, and Florida) alongside county governments (Sauk County, Wisconsin; Pasco County, Florida; DeKalvester County, Georgia), municipal IT departments (City of Tampa, City of Austin), education service centers (Region One, Texas), a public university (University of Mississippi), and specialized institutions (Valencia College, Academy for Classical Education). Recent activity is concentrated in Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Texas, with scattered activity in Wisconsin and Virginia. Representative opportunities include Gwinnett County Public Schools' bid for Chromebooks under a demand usage contract with an RFP posted May 7, 2026, due May 20, 2026; Troup County School System's RFP for approximately 2,000 to 2,300 Chromebook devices due June 26, 2026; Sauk County, Wisconsin's RFP for an inmate telephone, video visitation, and tablet system due August 26, 2026; and the City of Tampa's PC refresh procurement for HP laptops, desktops, and monitors with an estimated contract value of $550,000 and a January 16, 2026 bid deadline. The code shows active but inconsistent state and local procurement activity; if your firm pursues computing device supply or bundled hardware-and-services work, verify the correct UNSPSC classification with the issuing body before submitting.