UNSPSC 60131402: Bells

UNSPSC 60131402 Bells, a Commodity code, covers musical instruments and related equipment that state and local governments procure primarily for school music programs and therapeutic treatment services. Recent solicitations show school districts purchasing complete instrument inventories across woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion — including cases, stands, and storage — alongside standalone purchases of specific instruments such as wrist bells, ukuleles, and band equipment. Issuing bodies are predominantly school districts (Muscogee County, Forsyth County, Wicomico County, Fairfax County Public Schools, and Bibb County in recent postings) and occasionally state health agencies (Texas Health and Human Services Commission procuring for a supported living center). School districts also solicit band repair services under related codes, indicating that both instrument supply and maintenance fall within the procurement ecosystem of music education.

Geographic activity concentrates in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, with recent opportunities posted by school districts in Georgia (Muscogee County, Forsyth County, Bibb County), Maryland (Wicomico County), Virginia (Fairfax County), and Texas (HHSC). Representative opportunities include Muscogee County School District's ITB 27-002 (due September 9, 2026) seeking over 600 line items of student through professional-grade instruments from vendors including Yamaha and Selmer with a one-year contract term through October 19, 2027; Wicomico County Public Schools' IFB 58000-261 (due June 5, 2026) for 85 line items of pianos and orchestral instruments with a July 1, 2026 start and two optional renewal periods; Forsyth County Schools' B26-09 band equipment procurement (due July 30, 2026) specifying exact makes and models with no alternates permitted; and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's IFB HHS0017843 (due August 19, 2026) for seven specific line items of instruments and percussion consumables to support therapeutic services. Contracts typically run one year with automatic or optional renewals, specify FOB destination with freight prepaid and included, require general liability insurance at $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, and award to single or multiple vendors based on lowest responsive and responsible bid.