UNSPSC 48101801: Commercial use cutlery

UNSPSC 48101801 Commercial use cutlery (Commodity) covers disposable and reusable eating utensils purchased by state and local governments for institutional food service operations, most commonly cafeteria cutlery sets for school nutrition programs. State and local buyers under this code procure cutlery in bulk quantities on demand or annual contract cycles, typically specifying new or unused stock and brand preferences or approved equivalents, with delivery to central distribution points or individual school sites. School districts dominate the issuing-body mix, with cafeteria cutlery procurement appearing as a recurring line item in broader nutrition program solicitations alongside food storage and disposable serviceware. The code also captures individual cutlery-focused bids where districts establish annual supply agreements for expected monthly or seasonal usage volumes, often negotiated through digital procurement platforms such as Bonfire or Euna.

Recent activity concentrates in Georgia and Utah school districts. Gwinnett County Public Schools issued solicitation B-2617AM in April 2026 (due May 13, 2026) for cafeteria cutlery sets across its 140-school system, with approximately 6,000 cases per month anticipated on demand through June 2027 and up to four annual renewals. Columbia County School District posted RFQ HC-09-28-26A in September 2026 (due September 28, 2026) for 190 line items of mixed kitchen equipment and supplies for Lakeside High School, including cutlery and utensils with preferred vendors such as Dexter Russell, Vollrath, and Winco. Washington County School District in Utah issued a broader Non-Food Bid (CN 2026-27) in April 2026 (due May 19, 2026) encompassing disposable food preparation and service products for weekly delivery across 37 school sites, with cutlery and related serviceware embedded in the 80-item product mix. Hillsborough County posted a miscellaneous kitchen supplies solicitation in August 2026 without disclosed specifications or timeline details.