Construction, Leasing, Maintenance, and Operation of Network System for NML

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Japanese title: 国立研究開発法人海上・港湾・航空技術研究所のネットワークシステムの構築、賃貸借、保守及び運用管理業務一式

This tender is for the comprehensive construction, leasing, maintenance, and operational management of the network system at the National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute. The contract period is from September 15, 2026, to September 30, 2032, with location and detailed requirements specified in the tender documents.

Software and Information Systems

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Open tender
  • Publication date: June 10, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Hirata Koichi, Director of the National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute
  • Submission deadline: September 14, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Strict arrival deadline — the bid must be received by the stated time; dispatch by the deadline is not sufficient.
  • Bid opening: September 15, 2026, 10:00 JST, location: see the official notice
  • Award method: Comprehensive evaluation (price + technical score)
  • Eligibility (from notice): All-ministry unified qualification, 'services', grade A–D, Kanto-Koshinetsu region – verify in the tender documents
  • Status: Active
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – Open competitive tender with detailed qualification requirements and a relatively long lead time, but local qualification and participation rules may require partnerships or adaptation.

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing network system construction, leasing, maintenance, and operational management services, especially those with experience in institutional or research infrastructure.

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.

Official Source

This opportunity is based on a tender notice published in Kanpo, the official gazette of the Government of Japan.

  • Source: Kanpo, Government Procurement Notice Edition
  • Official category: 入札公告 / Open competitive tender notice
  • Publication date: June 10, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 24

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.

Tender Notice:
The following general competitive tender is announced. Date: June 10, 2026. Procuring entity: National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute, Contract Officer: Hirata Koichi, Director of the National Maritime Technology Safety Research Institute. Procurement agency number: 811. Location number: 13.
1. Procurement details:
(1) Item classification numbers 71, 27.
(2) Procurement subject and quantity: Comprehensive construction, leasing, maintenance, and operational management of the network system of the National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute.
2. Characteristics of the procurement subject:
According to the tender explanation documents and specifications. Supply period: From September 15, 2026, to September 30, 2032. Supply location: According to the specifications. Tender method: The successful bidder will be determined by a comprehensive evaluation method considering price and non-price factors. The bid price will be the amount stated in the bid plus 10% of that amount, rounded down to the nearest yen. Bidders must state in the bid the amount corresponding to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status. Other details are according to the tender explanation documents. Eligibility: Must not fall under Article 31 of the National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute Contract Handling Rules. Minors or persons under guardianship who have obtained necessary consent for contract conclusion are exempt. Must have Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism competitive participation qualification (unified qualification) grades A, B, C, or D for service provision in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region for fiscal years 2025-2027. Must not be under suspension from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Must not be excluded due to organized crime group control as requested by police authorities. Other eligibility details are in the tender explanation documents. Submission location: National Maritime and Port and Aviation Technology Research Institute, Maritime Technology Safety Research Institute, General Affairs Department, Accounting Section, Contract Section, 6-38-1 Shinkawa, Mitaka City, Tokyo 181-0004, Tel: 0422-41-3032. Tender explanation documents available from June 10, 2026, 10:00 to July 31, 2026, 12:00 at the above location. Tender opening date and place: September 15, 2026, 10:00, 2nd floor tender room, main building, Maritime Technology Safety Research Institute. Postal bids must arrive by September 14, 2026, 16:00. Language and currency: Japanese and Japanese yen. Bid and contract guarantee: exempted. Bidders must submit necessary certificates by the deadline and respond to explanations requested by the contract officer before the tender opening. Invalid bids include those from ineligible bidders or those who fail to fulfill obligations. Contract document required. No negotiation in procedures. Details per tender explanation documents.

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