UNSPSC 60121403: Preassembled metal picture frames

UNSPSC 60121403 Preassembled metal picture frames is a Commodity code capturing professional and decorative framing services and materials that state and local governments procure for museums, public art collections, facilities, and educational settings. Recent solicitations show two distinct patterns of actual procurement: conservation-grade museum framing for permanent public art collections, where frames incorporate UV-filtering acrylic, archival matting, and reversible construction to protect fine art; and volume supply agreements for display and picture frames serving schools, city departments, and facilities with more standard decorative or institutional framing needs. The City of Tampa Arts and Cultural Affairs Department solicited museum-level conservation framing for seven fine art acrylic woodcut prints (57 x 33 inches with 99% UV-filtering acrylic glazing, natural wood frames, and 4-ply cotton rag matting) via RFQ, requiring three years of professional conservation-framing experience and one-year workmanship warranty. Issuing bodies include municipal arts departments, city procurement offices handling micro-purchases, independent school districts, and state agencies; the City of Philadelphia has posted multiple frame-related solicitations on recurring annual cycles, indicating a repeat buyer pattern for display and picture frames under requirements contracts.

The code shows recent activity concentrated in Texas, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The City of Philadelphia Procurement Department posted a $94,000 micro-purchase for an MG Print & Picture Collection (RFQ, due October 19, 2026) and a separate $43,000 requirements contract for display/picture frames (RFQ, due June 12, 2026 for July 2026–June 2027 performance), both subject to Local Business Enterprise preference where applicable. Northside Independent School District in San Antonio issued an IFB for districtwide art supplies and equipment (due July 30, 2026), explicitly requiring vendors to respond to maintain future eligibility after a prior contract expired. The Texas General Land Office and Veterans Land Board issued RFP 7925-SJ (due May 5, 2026) for a comprehensive artwork package including framing and installation at the Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Fort Worth, with a 1.0 percent VetHUB subcontracting goal and contract performance through August 31, 2027.