Japan Opportunities - May 29, 2026

Daily index of selected Japanese public procurement opportunities published on this date.

  • Notices scanned: 46
  • Relevant (shown): 24 (5 active, 0 sole-source notices, 19 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 22
  • Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Digitization, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Public Safety, Quantum, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Superimposed Film Creation Device for Footprint, 12 Sets

Open tender

The National Police Agency is procuring 12 sets of superimposed film creation devices for footprint analysis. Delivery deadlines and locations will be specified in the tender documents. Participation requires compliance with specified qualification criteria and submission of documents via the government electronic procurement system or by paper if necessary.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mari SHIGENARI, Finance Division, Commissioner-General's Secretariat, National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#2 - Polygraph System, 4 sets

Open tender

The National Police Agency is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of four polygraph systems. Delivery deadline and location will be specified in the tender documents. Participation requires compliance with specified qualifications and submission of documents via the government electronic procurement system or by paper if electronic submission is difficult.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mari SHIGENARI, Finance Division, Commissioner-General's Secretariat, National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Public Safety

#3 - Manufacture and Installation of R8 Probe Integrated Processing Equipment

Open tender

This tender is for the manufacture, installation, and adjustment of one set of R8 probe integrated processing equipment. Delivery is required by February 26, 2027, to locations in Osaka. Participation requires qualification under Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism regulations and compliance with specified procurement rules.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 4, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki SAITOU, Director-General of Kinki Regional Development Bureau
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags:

#4 - Manufacture and Installation of Automatic Telephone Exchange System

Open tender

This tender is for the manufacture, installation, and adjustment of an automatic telephone exchange system. The contract period is from August 6, 2026, to February 26, 2027, with delivery location specified in the tender documents. Participation requires compliance with specified qualifications and submission via an electronic procurement system.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 3, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Daisuke HIRAYAMA, Director of Sapporo Development and Construction Department of Hokkaido Regional Development Bureau
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

#5 - Construction work for Backbone Information System (Phase 1)

Open tender

This tender is for the construction work of a backbone information system (Phase 1) for the Japan agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers. The procurement includes design and construction of IT infrastructure such as servers and networks for a system with approximately 600 users.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 21, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Akira Sasa, President of Japan agency of Maritime Education and Training for Seafarers
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Cybersecurity
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (19)

#1 - Surface Ionization Type Mass Spectrometer Set

Request for comments

The National Museum of Nature and Science requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a surface ionization type mass spectrometer set. The deadline for submitting comments is June 19, 2026. The specifications will be available from May 29 to June 19, 2026, via the museum's website.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: June 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: 経営管理部長澁谷仁
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Research

#2 - Function Addition and Development for Registration and Deposit Online System

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive contract to add functions and develop the online application system for registration and deposit, reflecting amendments to the security interest law under the Civil Code. The contract period ends on March 24, 2028, and the place of fulfillment will be designated by the Director of the Finance Division.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: June 26, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Masato FUJITA, Obligating officer Director of the Finance Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems, Digitization

#3 - Modification of foreigner entry/exit info and mutual advance passenger info systems

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns modification work on the foreigner entry/exit information system and the mutual advance passenger information system, related to the development of an electronic travel authorization system. The contract will be awarded by single tendering to Hitachi, Ltd. The performance period and location will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 18, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: 出入国在留管理庁次長内藤惣一郎
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#4 - Support Services for Improving Employment Insurance Operations

Request for comments

This procurement requests comments on draft specifications for support services aimed at improving service quality and operational efficiency in employment insurance tasks. The procuring entity is the Employment Insurance Division of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: July 10, 2026
  • Procuring entity: 厚生労働省職業安定局雇用保険課長堀泰雄
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Digitization, Government Systems

#5 - Modification of Subsidy System for Private School Promotion Headquarters FY2026

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for the modification of the subsidy system used by the Private School Promotion Headquarters for fiscal year 2026. The contract will be awarded by single tendering to K System Management Co., Ltd. The contract date is scheduled for June 19, 2026.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 19, 2026
  • Intended vendor: K System Management Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#6 - Complete Neurosurgical Navigation System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete neurosurgical navigation system to be delivered to the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry by December 31, 2026. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 20, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuyuki Nakagome, Director, Administration Department, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Surgical X-ray Imaging and Navigation System Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a surgical X-ray imaging device and a navigation system set for Nagasaki Rosai Hospital. Delivery and installation are to be completed by March 31, 2027, at Nagasaki Rosai Hospital. Participation requires compliance with specified qualifications and submission of required documents by July 21, 2026.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Sakai Hideki, Director, Nagasaki Rosai Hospital, Organization for Worker Safety and Health
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Portable Functional Near-Infrared Brain Imaging System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete portable functional near-infrared brain imaging system by Nara National Institute of Higher Education and Research. Delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, with location to be designated by the contracting officer.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki Sakaki, Chairperson, Nara National Institute of Higher Education and Research
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Research

#9 - Ophthalmic Surgical Microscope System Complete Set

Open tender

Procurement of a complete ophthalmic surgical microscope system by the National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center. The contract includes all costs related to purchase and delivery, with fulfillment by December 31, 2026, at the Kyoto Medical Center. Participation requires compliance with specific qualification criteria and submission of sealed bids by July 21, 2026.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshi Kawabata, Director, National Hospital Organization Kyoto Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - License Purchase for Nuix Workstation (5 Licenses)

Open tender

The National Police Agency is procuring five licenses for Nuix Workstation software. Delivery deadline and location are specified in the tender documents. Participation requires submission of qualification documents and compliance with specified eligibility criteria.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 17, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mari SHIGENARI, Finance Division, Commissioner-General's Secretariat, National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#11 - Complete Inspection Department System

Request for comments

Kochi University is requesting comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete Inspection Department system. The draft specifications are available from May 29 to June 30, 2026, with a briefing session scheduled on June 11, 2026. Comments must be submitted by June 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: June 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: UKEda Hiroyuki, President of Kochi University
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#12 - Flame and Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer System

Open tender

The National University Corporation Hokkaido University is procuring one set of a flame and graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrophotometer system. Delivery deadline is December 25, 2026, with location and other conditions specified in the tender documents. Participation requires qualification in product sales in Hokkaido and proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capability.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kiyohiro HOUKIN, President, The National University Corporation Hokkaido University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#13 - Construction of Generative AI Platform and Business Support Apps for Consular Operations

Open tender

This tender is for the construction of a generative AI platform and business support applications aimed at advancing and streamlining consular operations. The contract period ends March 31, 2027, with the fulfillment location to be specified by the disbursement officer.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: July 21, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kiyoyuki SUGAHARA, Director of the Financial Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

#14 - Comprehensive Software License Set

Open tender

The University of the Ryukyus is inviting bids for a comprehensive software license set. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with delivery location designated by the contract officer. Participation requires proof of rapid after-sales service capability and compliance with qualification criteria.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: June 29, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tsuyoshi Shimai, Executive Director for Finance, University of the Ryukyus
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#15 - Additional Development of Yucho Comprehensive Information System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for additional development and related services for the Yucho Comprehensive Information System, starting June 2026. The contract is planned to be awarded on June 19, 2026, to NTT DATA Corporation.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 19, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NTT DATA Corporation
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#16 - Photon Counting CT System Rental

Request for comments

Gunma University Hospital requests comments on the draft specifications for renting a complete photon counting CT system. The draft specifications are available online, and a briefing session will be held via Zoom. Submission deadline for comments is June 29, 2026.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: June 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#17 - Manufacture of Subaru Telescope Variable Secondary Mirror (Phase 4)

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tender contract for the manufacture of the variable secondary mirror for the Subaru Telescope, phase 4. The procurement is planned for June 24, 2026, and the intended vendor is MICROGATE S.r.L. The contract is based on exclusive rights protection under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 24, 2026
  • Intended vendor: MICROGATE S.r.L
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#18 - Laser Module Set for Strontium Optical Lattice Clock

Sole-source notice

Procurement of a complete laser module set for a strontium optical lattice clock by single tendering to Shimadzu Corporation. The contract is planned for July 8, 2026, citing compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 8, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Shimadzu Corporation
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Quantum

#19 - Digitization of library periodicals (general magazines etc.)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the digitization of library materials, specifically periodicals such as general magazines, by single tendering to The Nippon Foundation. The contract is expected to be awarded on June 22, 2026. The single tendering is justified under government procurement rules relating to services provided by philanthropic institutions.

  • Publication date: May 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: June 22, 2026
  • Intended vendor: The Nippon Foundation
  • Procuring entity: Oguma Miyuki, Deputy Director and Accounting Section Chief, Administrative Department, National Diet Library
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Digitization

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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