UNSPSC 51241256: Becaplermin

This classification denotes a platelet-derived growth factor with the molecular formula C532H892N162O153S9, a preparation that US FDA regulates as an active ingredient or moiety under Unique Ingredient Identifier 1B56C968OA, more generally known as becaplermin. European Medicines Agency schedules becaplermin in its eXtended EudraVigilance Medicinal Product Dictionary or XEVMPD under Index SUB00680MIG. The term BECAPLERMIN is an International Non-Proprietary Name or INN (see WHO INN reference publication, Volume 10, no. 3, 1996, list 36.

UNSPSC 51241256 Becaplermin is a Commodity code that in practice covers pharmaceutical and chemical products used in state and local operations, though recent opportunities show a mismatch between the code's nominal scope and actual procurement activity. The City of Austin posted an IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) for wastewater treatment under this code in July 2026, and the City of Tampa Fire Rescue posted an ITB for medical aid supplies (antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, first aid kits, and emergency blankets) in April 2026. The two solicitations reveal divergent uses: the Austin opportunity targets a specialized chemical coagulant for phosphorus removal in activated sludge processes, requiring NSF approval and compliance with AWWA B403 standards, with an estimated annual volume of 179,200 gallons; the Tampa opportunity covers general first aid and medical supplies for emergency response personnel. Issuing bodies include municipal government departments — public utilities and fire rescue — both offering local business and small business set-asides or bid discounts. The scope does not align cleanly with becaplermin, a growth-factor pharmaceutical, suggesting either code-tagging inconsistency or that the code's current use encompasses a broader pharmaceutical and chemical family than the formal name implies.

Recent activity centers on Texas, with Austin and Tampa posting opportunities in 2026. The Austin IFB for liquid aluminum sulfate closed August 25, 2026, with questions due August 10, 2026; bidders had to demonstrate manufacturer or authorized dealer status, maintain a minimum 9,000-gallon inventory at distribution locations within 500 miles of Austin, provide NSF approval, and submit municipal references from Texas wastewater facilities. The Tampa ITB for medical aid supplies posted April 24, 2026, with a bid opening scheduled for April 9, 2025 (a date in the past relative to the post date, indicating a potential data inconsistency), covering 32 items with estimated annual quantities from 1 to 2,700 units per item and a total department budget of $100,000; the City offered 5% bid discounts for certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises. Both solicitations required electronic submission and compliance with local wage and insurance requirements. The limited number of recent opportunities and the code misalignment suggest light current activity under this specific code.