UNSPSC 51282900: Quinolone antibacterials

This classification denotes broad-spectrum antibacterials based on a group of derivatives of naphthyridine carboxylic acid, quinoline carboxylic acid, or nalidixic acid (a synthetic 1,8-naphthyridine antimicrobial agent with a limited bacteriocidal spectrum), hence the name QUINOLONES.

UNSPSC 51282900 Quinolone antibacterials, a Class code, shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The recent opportunities posted under this code do not represent quinolone antibacterial procurement; instead, they reflect pharmaceutical and medical supply sourcing broadly — naloxone and drug deactivation systems, direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs, emergency medical and first aid supplies, and generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products through cooperative purchasing. The code's tagging appears to be a misclassification in the state and local procurement system rather than genuine demand for quinolone antibacterials specifically. Issuing bodies posting under this code span diverse jurisdiction types: Seminole County in Florida for naloxone and deactivation systems; the City of Tampa for medical and first aid supplies dedicated to fire and rescue operations; the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for a pharmacy initiative RFI; and the Minnesota Multistate Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (MMCAP), administered by the Minnesota Department of Administration, for generic pharmaceuticals serving multi-state and multi-local participants including Oregon.

The geographic spread across recent activity includes Florida, Texas, and Minnesota with multi-state cooperative reach. Representative recent opportunities include Seminole County's IFB 60459723LAS (posted June 30, 2026, due July 26, 2023) seeking 1,900 units of naloxone and 800 safe drug deactivation systems annually with quarterly deliveries to the county health building; the City of Tampa's IFB 26P00145 (posted March 25, 2026, due March 13, 2026) for 169 line items of medical and first aid supplies for the Tampa Fire Department Rescue Division, estimated at $700,000 and set aside for certified Small Local Business Enterprises with a 5 percent bid discount; the Texas HHS Commission's RFI HHS0017013 (posted April 3, 2026) soliciting vendor capabilities for direct-to-manufacturer prescription programs; and MMCAP's RFP S1070000015802 (posted January 20, 2026, due March 26, 2026) for generic multi-source pharmaceuticals and OTC products through authorized wholesalers. The code does not reflect genuine quinolone antibacterial sourcing patterns at present.