Japan Opportunities - July 9, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 37
  • Relevant (shown): 10 (6 active, 4 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 27
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Medical, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Maintenance Support for Encryption Software

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive maintenance support services for encryption software procured by the National Tax Agency. The contract period extends until March 31, 2031, with service locations designated by the agency. Tender documents are available via the government Procurement Portal (also distributed at the NTA accounts division).

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Naoki NISHIO, Director Accounts Division, Commissioner's Secretariat, National Tax Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Project Schedule Management Support for Clinical Research DB System Upgrade

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive project schedule management support services related to the FY 2026 clinical research database system enhancement project. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the official in charge.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazunari YOSHIDA, Director of Accounts Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Surgical Endoscope System and Two General Anesthesia Devices

Open tender

Ryukyu University is soliciting bids for a complete surgical endoscope system and two general anesthesia devices. Delivery deadlines are January 28, 2027 and March 31, 2027, to Ryukyu University Hospital. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including medical device sales permits and maintenance service capabilities.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ryukyu University - KINA Ikue, Acting President; SUZUKI Mikio, Director
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#4 - Replacement of HTTR DC Power Supply Battery System

Open tender

This tender is for the replacement of the battery system for the HTTR DC power supply equipment. Delivery is required by March 31, 2028, to the Japan Atomic Energy Agency. The procurement will be conducted via open competitive bidding through an electronic bidding system, with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsumoto Naoya, Director of the Financial Contract Department, National Research and Development Agency Japan Atomic Energy Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#5 - Complete Bronchoscopy System for FY2026 Medical Equipment Investment

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete bronchoscopy system as part of the FY2026 medical equipment investment by the National Cancer Center. The contract period is until March 31, 2027, with delivery and installation at the National Cancer Center Central Hospital. The procurement will be conducted by open competitive bidding based on the lowest price, with detailed specifications and conditions provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#6 - Procurement of Biochemical and Immunology Analyzer Equipment

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete set of biochemical and immunology analyzer equipment. The procurement is managed by the National Hospital Organization Tsuruga Medical Center. Submission deadline for comments is August 10, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Iida Atsushi, Director of National Hospital Organization Tsuruga Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (4)

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.

#1 - Use of Oracle Cloud Service (Oracle PaaS and IaaS Universal Credits)

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the use of Oracle Cloud Service, specifically Oracle PaaS and IaaS Universal Credits, by Japan Post Co., Ltd. The contract is scheduled for July 30, 2026, and is justified under the Government Procurement Agreement due to protection of exclusive rights. The intended contracting party is Japan Oracle Corporation.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Japan Oracle Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Satoshi HIKAGE, Deputy Contract Manager, Japan Post Co., Ltd. Headquarters
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#2 - Maintenance of Hospital Information System

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for maintenance services of a hospital information system at the National Hospital Organization Hizen Psychiatric Center. The contract is planned for July 31, 2026, and the procurement is limited to Nice Corporation due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: July 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Nice Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Ueno Takefumi, Director of National Hospital Organization Hizen Psychiatric Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Data Extraction Services for Hospital Info System Upgrade (Radiation Report-PACS)

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for data extraction services related to the upgrade of a hospital information system, specifically for radiation reports and PACS. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to protection of exclusive rights, with Innomedics Inc. as the intended vendor. The contract award date is scheduled for August 10, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 10, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Innomedics Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Takashi Igarashi, Director of the National Center for Child Health and Development
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare

#4 - LAN Construction for Smartphone and Nurse Call Connection to 4th-Gen HOSPnet

Sole-source notice

This single tendering contract is for the construction of a LAN to connect smartphones and nurse call systems to the 4th-generation HOSPnet network and the new clinical system platform. The contract is planned to be awarded on August 18, 2026, to SoftBank Corp. due to interchangeability requirements under the Agreement on Government Procurement. The procuring entity is the National Hospital Organization Headquarters.

  • Publication date: July 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 18, 2026
  • Intended vendor: SoftBank Corp.
  • Procuring entity: Eguchi Takashi, Director of the General Affairs Department, National Hospital Organization Headquarters
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

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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