UNSPSC 51241300: Astringents

This classification denotes agents, usually topical, that cause the contraction of tissues for the control of bleeding or secretions.

UNSPSC 51241300 Astringents is a Class code covering antiseptic and wound-care products that state and local governments procure for emergency response, medical, and first aid operations. The City of Tampa Fire Rescue Department's ITB 25-P-00157 illustrates the scope: the solicitation includes antiseptic sprays, hydrogen peroxide, bandages, first aid kits, pain relievers, and emergency blankets alongside other medical aid supplies, with estimated annual consumption ranging from 1 to 2,700 units per item depending on the product. Fire rescue and emergency services departments are the primary issuing bodies under this code, purchasing these supplies for frontline medical response and personnel support. Products must meet baseline standards — all medications require a minimum nine-month expiration date from acceptance — and vendors compete on quality, responsibility, and compliance with local ordinances.

The Tampa Fire Rescue solicitation, posted April 24, 2026 with a bid opening of April 9, 2025, reflects activity in Florida and illustrates the small-contract character of the code: the department's total budget is $100,000 with anticipated one-year initial award and two optional one-year renewals. The solicitation offers a 5% bid discount to City-certified Small Local Business Enterprises and Underutilized Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprises (U-WMBEs), capping SLBE discounts at $10,000 and U-WMBE discounts at $20,000, signaling that local and minority-owned vendors are active participants in this category. The source provides no additional recent opportunities from other jurisdictions, making geographic concentration unclear beyond this single Florida posting.