Complete Optical Frequency Comb for Wavelength Conversion
Open tenderJapanese title: 波長変換用光周波数コム一式
Overview
This procurement is for a complete optical frequency comb system intended for wavelength conversion. Delivery must be within 180 days from the contract date, with location and detailed specifications defined by the procurement documents. Participation requires compliance with the Information and Communications Research Organization's qualification rules and use of the electronic bidding system.
Key Details
- Source: Kanpo
- Notice type: Open tender
- Publication date: May 28, 2026
- Procuring entity: Hiroshi Nakayama Vice President, Member of the Board of Directors, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
- Eligibility documents deadline: July 17, 2026, 12:00 JST (passed)
- Submission deadline: August 6, 2026, 12:00 JST
- Bid opening: August 7, 2026, 10:00 JST, location: see the official notice
- Award method: Lowest-price award
- Status: Expired
- Technology relevance: Possible
- Business-action likelihood: Medium – The tender is open and uses an electronic bidding system, but requires compliance with specific qualification rules and may require local certification or partnership.
Official Notice
Official Source
Kanpo, Japan's official government gazette, in which legally required public procurement notices are formally published.
- Source: Kanpo, Government Procurement Notice Edition
- Official category: 入札公告 / Open competitive tender notice
- Publication date: May 28, 2026
- Publication: Kanpo, pages 15
Full English Translation
The following English translation was prepared from the original Japanese notice published in Kanpo. Where an official English summary appears in the Kanpo publication, it was used only for verification; the translation below is based on the Japanese source text.
The following general competitive tender is announced. Date: May 28, 2026. National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Contract Director NAKAYAMA Yuji.
1. Procurement Details
(1) Item classification numbers: 15, 28
(2) Procurement subject and quantity: Complete optical frequency comb for wavelength conversion
(3) Characteristics of the procurement subject: According to the specifications
(4) Delivery deadline: Within 180 days from the day following the contract date
(5) Delivery location: According to the specifications
(6) Bidding method: The winning bid price will be the amount stated in the bid plus 10% of that amount (fractions less than 1 yen will be truncated). Bidders must state in the bid the amount corresponding to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status.
(7) This procurement is conducted via the electronic bidding system in principle; those unable to use the electronic system must submit a paper bid participation approval application.
2. Eligibility for participation
(1) Must not fall under the provisions of Articles 3 and 4 of the Contract Procedures Regulations of the Information and Communications Research Organization.
(2) Must have national competitive participation qualification for fiscal years 2025, 2026, or 2027 or recognized qualification by the Information and Communications Research Organization.
(3) Must not be under suspension of designation by the Information and Communications Research Organization, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, or other ministries.
(4) Electronic bidding participants must have electronic certification (IC card).
3. Submission details
(1) Electronic bidding system URL and contact: Information and Communications Research Organization electronic bidding system https://www.ep-bid.supercals.jp/ebidGoodsAccepter/index.jsp?KikanNo=1390300
(2) Contact for paper bidding: Contract Office, Finance Department, Information and Communications Research Organization, 4-2-1 Nukui-Kitamachi, Koganei, Tokyo 184-8795, Ito Chiho, Tel 042-327-7505
(3) Distribution of bidding documents: From May 28, 2026 to July 17, 2026, downloadable from the electronic bidding system
(4) Deadline for receiving certificates for participation: July 17, 2026, 12:00
(5) Deadline for bid submission: August 6, 2026, 12:00 (paper bids must also be submitted by this time)
(6) Bid opening: August 7, 2026, 10:00, Information and Communications Research Organization bidding room
4. Other
(1) Language and currency for contract: Japanese and Japanese yen
(2) Bid and contract guarantees: exempted
(3) Requirements for bidders: Bidders must submit sealed bids with required documents by the deadline and respond to any requests for explanation before bid opening.
(4) Invalid bids: Bids from ineligible participants or those failing obligations will be invalid.
(5) Contract document: required
(6) Award method: Lowest valid bid within the estimated price range
(7) Details per bidding documents and specifications.
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Business Signal
Business Relevance
May interest companies providing advanced photonics and optical technology solutions, particularly those specializing in optical frequency comb systems for wavelength conversion.
Participation fit
Participation is expected to require appropriate Japanese government procurement eligibility, or cooperation with a suitable Japanese partner holding the required qualification. The eligibility requirements have not been fully reviewed and should be verified against the official tender documents.
This page is based on the official Kanpo tender notice, with translation and a preliminary business assessment by I.J. Do. The official Japanese notice and tender documents are binding.
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