UNSPSC 49121512: Tent post

A type of column that is erected vertically to the edge or middle for securing the space for tent.

UNSPSC 49121512 Tent post is a Commodity code covering the structural hardware and framework components used in temporary tent and canopy structures, though recent state and local solicitations show procurement activity concentrated on complete tent systems rather than discrete post components. State and local governments buy under this code primarily through micro-purchases for small canopy frames, mid-scale community college tent installations, and statewide cooperative agreements that bundle tent rentals with associated equipment and assembly services. The issuing bodies include city procurement offices (Philadelphia), community college districts (Mt. San Antonio Community College District in California), and state purchasing authorities (Rhode Island Division of Purchases). These jurisdictions solicit through RFQ and micro-purchase mechanisms, with contracts structured either as one-time buys or standing vendor agreements for ongoing rental and deployment needs.

Recent activity spans Pennsylvania and California, with a statewide cooperative vehicle in Rhode Island. The City of Philadelphia posted a micro-purchase RFQ (B2727810) on August 23, 2026, for blue aluminum canopy frame tents, 8" × 8", with bids due September 7, 2026, at a maximum contract value of $43,000. Mt. San Antonio Community College District issued RFQ #2026-070 on August 13, 2026 (proposals due July 6, 2026) for a complete 25-meter × 30-meter × 4-meter clear-span tension fabric tent system with aluminum alloy framework, PVC polyester fabric panels, and galvanized earth stakes, including delivery and installation by August 24, 2026. The State of Rhode Island Division of Purchases opened enrollment through January 20, 2028 for Master Price Agreement 639, establishing a standing vendor list for tent rentals and associated equipment available to state agencies, municipalities, and higher-education institutions statewide; MBE/WBE participation is required, and the Division assesses a 0.33% administrative fee on all contract spending.