UNSPSC 53131801: Tattoo ink

A type of ink or pigment injected into the skin as a permanent marking.

UNSPSC 53131801 Tattoo ink is a Commodity code that, based on recent state and local activity, appears to capture medical and cosmetic dermatological equipment and supplies rather than traditional tattoo inks. Hillsborough County Public Schools' October 2026 ITQ solicitation for Emage Medical dermafacial and imaging equipment—including PREME systems and ImagePro SUNLITE medical imaging tools—represents the only recent publicly posted opportunity under this code. The solicitation indicates that state and local buyers under this code are sourcing specialized dermatological and aesthetic medical equipment, accessories, and related service support, with vendors required to demonstrate three or more years' experience, maintain active business registration, hold appropriate licenses and permits, and carry workers' compensation and general liability insurance. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope (tattoo ink) and the actual recent procurement activity (medical dermatological equipment) suggests this code may be misapplied in practice or has been repurposed within individual jurisdictions' taxonomies.

Hillsborough County Public Schools is the only issuing body reflected in recent opportunities under this code. The ITQ 26440ITQEST closed on October 5, 2026, with technical questions due September 30, 2026, and responses submitted via the VendorLink portal. Pricing must remain firm for at least one year from the contract effective date on an FOB Destination basis. The school district encouraged Small Business Enterprise vendors registered with the HCPS Office of Supplier Development to participate and reserved the right to divide awards by groups or categories or reject all bids if fewer than two responsive proposals were received. No other recent state or local opportunities appear in the public record under this code, indicating either minimal procurement activity at the Commodity level or potential underutilization of this classification across state and local jurisdictions.