Requirements Definition for Next-Generation GNSS Continuous Observation System

Sole-source notice

Japanese title: 次期GNSS連続観測システムの構築に向けた要件定義作成業務

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Overview

This single tendering procedure is for defining the requirements toward constructing the next-generation GNSS continuous observation system. The contract is planned with Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. under the exclusive rights protection clause.

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Sole-source notice
  • Publication date: June 5, 2026
  • Procuring entity: 国土地理院長河瀬和重
  • Planned contract date: June 26, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
  • Status: Awarded
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Low – The contract is planned as a single tender with Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. under exclusive rights protection, limiting open competition and foreign participation.

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: 随意契約に関する公示 / Notice of single tendering procedures
  • Publication date: June 5, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 42

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.

Notice of single tendering procedures is hereby announced as follows. Date of announcement: June 5, 2026. Responsible official for expenditure commitment: KAWASE Kazushige, Director of the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan. Procurement agency number: 020. Location number: 08.
1 Procurement details:
(1) Item classification numbers 71, 27
(2) Procurement subject and quantity: Requirements definition work toward construction of the next-generation GNSS continuous observation system.
2 Scheduled date of single tendering contract:
June 26, 2026.
3 Reason for single tendering under the Government Procurement Agreement:
b Protection of exclusive rights.
4 Name of the party planned for single tendering contract:
Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.
5 Responsible department:
Contract section, General Affairs Department, Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, 1 Kitago, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture 305-0811, phone 029-864-4361. Fulfillment period and location will be as specified in the contract documents.
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随意契約に関する公示

次のとおり随意契約について公示します。令和8年6月5日支出負担行為担当官　国土地理院長河瀬和重◎調達機関番号020 ◎所在地番号081 調達内容(1)品目分類番号　71、27(2)購入等件名及び数量　次期GNSS連続観測システムの構築に向けた要件定義作成業務2 随意契約の予定日　令和8年6月26日3 随意契約によることとする「政府調達に関する協定」の規定上の理由 b「排他的権利の保護」4 随意契約を予定している相手方の名称　株式会社三菱総合研究所5 担当部局 〒305-0811　茨城県つくば市北郷1番国土交通省国土地理院総務部契約課契約係　電話029-864-4361

Business Signal

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing geospatial observation systems, GNSS technology, and related system requirements analysis.

Participation fit

This procedure is classified as sole-source and is not an open competitive tender. Direct participation is not applicable, but the notice may indicate existing government demand and active relevant vendors in Japan.

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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