Local LLM Evaluation Environment Computer Set

Open tender

Japanese title: ローカルLLM評価環境計算機一式

This tender is for the procurement of a complete computer set for a local LLM (Large Language Model) evaluation environment. Delivery deadline is March 25, 2027, and the delivery location will be designated by the institution's director. Participation requires compliance with specific qualification criteria and proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

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Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Open tender
  • Publication date: June 26, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Seiichi Matsuo, Chancellor, National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Submission deadline: August 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Delivery deadline: March 25, 2027
  • Bid opening: September 17, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Award method: Lowest-price award
  • Eligibility (from notice): All-ministry unified qualification, 'goods sales', grade A–C, Tokai-Hokuriku region – verify in the tender documents
  • Status: Active
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – Participation requires specific regional qualifications and proof of rapid after-sales service, indicating moderate barriers including local partnership or certification needs.

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing advanced computing hardware and software solutions for AI model evaluation environments, particularly those specializing in local deployment of large language models.

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 26, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 49

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 26, 2026. Procuring entity: National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Director: Kiyokazu Matsuo. Procurement agency number: 415. Location number: 23. No. 21 - Nagoya University
1. Procurement details:
(1) Item classification number 14.
(2) Subject and quantity: Local LLM evaluation environment computer set.
(3) Characteristics of the procurement subject: According to the tender specifications.
(4) Delivery deadline: March 25, 2027.
(5) Delivery location: Location designated by the director.
(6) Tender method: The winning bid price will be the amount entered in the electronic bidding system plus 10% of that amount (fractions less than 1 yen will be truncated). Bidders must enter 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status.
2. Eligibility for participation:
(1) Must not fall under Articles 3 and 4 of the contract handling rules of the National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System.
(2) Must be rated A, B, or C grade in the Tokai-Hokuriku region for 'sales of goods' in the national unified qualification or the Tokai National Higher Education and Research System qualification for fiscal 2026.
(3) Must prove a system for rapid after-sales service and maintenance for the purchased goods.
(4) Must have qualifications designated by the director based on Article 5 of the contract handling rules.
(5) Must not be under transaction suspension by the director.
3. Submission location and inquiries:
(1) Submission location, contract terms, tender specifications distribution, and contact: 1 Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City 464-8601, National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System, Finance Department, Accounting Section 1, Contact: Mana Hibino, Phone: 052-789-5666.
(2) Tender specifications distribution: From the date of this notice at the above location.
(3) Submission deadline: August 19, 2026, 17:00.
(4) Bid opening date and place: September 17, 2026, 14:00, via electronic bidding.
4. Others:
(1) Language and currency used in contract procedures: Japanese and Japanese yen.
(2) Bid and contract guarantees: Exempted.
(3) Requirements for bidders: Bidders wishing to participate must submit documents proving ability to deliver the goods by the submission deadline. Bidders must respond to explanations requested by the director before the bid opening date.
(4) Invalid bids: Bids from ineligible participants or those who fail to fulfill obligations will be invalid.
(5) Contract document: Required.
(6) Award method: The bidder judged capable of delivering the goods within the estimated price limit with the lowest valid bid will be awarded.
(7) Negotiations: None.
(8) Other details: According to tender specifications. If environmental conditions are specified in the tender documents, bidders should fully understand before bidding.

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