UNSPSC 51271500: Anaesthetic alcohols

Anaesthetics based on alkyl compounds containing a hydroxyl group.

UNSPSC 51271500 Anaesthetic alcohols is a Class code that encompasses pharmaceutical products procured through cooperative purchasing vehicles and multistate alliances, though recent activity under this specific code shows limited direct solicitation. State and local governments acquire anaesthetic and related pharmaceutical products primarily through broad generic-pharmaceutical and over-the-counter (OTC) product frameworks rather than single-commodity buys. The issuing bodies tend to be state departments of administration and multistate cooperative purchasing alliances that pool demand across participating jurisdictions, schools, health facilities, and local agencies. Vendors supplying under this code must typically comply with cGMP certification, FDA requirements, Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) compliance, and contractual relationships with authorized pharmaceutical wholesalers.

The Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration's Office of State Procurement, issued a Request for Proposal (S1070000015802) on January 20, 2026 for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products with a response deadline of March 26, 2026. The procurement spans participating states including Minnesota and Oregon and requires vendors to supply through AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation (Cencora), Cardinal Health 110 and 112, and Morris & Dickson Co., LLC. Awarded vendors must demonstrate pricing flexibility, maintain $5 million in commercial general liability coverage, ensure product availability by May 15, 2026, and comply with a 3 percent administrative fee and performance penalties ranging from $200 to $1,500 per violation. The contract term is two years for new responders, with optional extensions at MMCAP's discretion, while incumbent vendors' amendments extend through June 30, 2028. Evaluation is weighted heavily toward price competitiveness (75 percent), with the remaining 25 percent distributed among fixed pricing, administrative compliance, EDI capability, and fee acceptance.