Japan Opportunities - July 16, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 54
  • Relevant (shown): 18 (15 active, 3 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 36
  • Tags: AI, Data, Government Systems, HPC, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - FY2026 Clinical Research Database System Renovation Project

Open tender

This tender is for the renovation of the clinical research database system for fiscal year 2026. The contract period runs until March 31, 2027, with performance location designated by the responsible official. Bidders must submit documents related to performance, functions, and technology for comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yoshida Issei, Director of the Accounting Division, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Data

#2 - Evaluation system for large-scale AI, big simulation, and big data analysis execution

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for a comprehensive evaluation system aimed at enabling large-scale execution of AI, big simulation, and big data analysis. The procuring entity is the National Institute of RIKEN. The draft specifications are available for download, and an online briefing session will be held.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 6, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Saka-niwa Rei, Director of the General Affairs and Procurement Department, National Institute of RIKEN
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Data, HPC

#3 - Severe Case Information Management System Package

Open tender

Osaka University is seeking bids for a complete severe case information management system to be delivered by March 31, 2027, for its medical school hospital. The procurement includes after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and requires certification for medical device sales under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 8, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kumanojo Jun, President of Osaka University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Medical

#4 - Project Management and Procurement Support for Pharmaceutical Supply System Enhancement

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive project management and procurement support services related to adding functions to the pharmaceutical stable supply and distribution confirmation system. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the responsible official. Bidders must submit documents regarding performance, functions, and technology as part of a comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yoshida Issei, Director of the Accounting Division, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#5 - Pathology Digital Image Diagnosis Support System

Open tender

Okayama University is procuring a complete pathology digital image diagnosis support system to be delivered to Okayama University Hospital by March 24, 2027. The procurement involves a general competitive bidding process with specific qualification requirements including medical device sales permits and after-sales service capabilities.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Miyuki HATA, Director of the Medical Affairs Procurement Group, Okayama University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#6 - Ophthalmology Clinical and Surgical Support System Complete Set

Request for comments

Ehime University has completed the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete ophthalmology clinical and surgical support system. Comments on the draft are invited by August 17, 2026. The draft specifications and explanatory meeting details are provided for interested parties.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 17, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tomoya KURIMOTO, Director of the General Affairs Department, Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Next-Generation Sequencing Analysis Equipment Set

Open tender

Tokushima University is soliciting bids for a complete set of next-generation sequencing analysis equipment. The delivery deadline is December 25, 2026, and the equipment will be installed at Tokushima University Hospital. Bidders must demonstrate capability for rapid after-sales service and maintenance, and hold necessary medical device sales permits under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yoko Ida, Director of the General Affairs Department, Tokushima University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Research

#8 - Hybrid YAG Laser System Complete Set

Open tender

Kyoto University is soliciting bids for a complete hybrid YAG laser system to be delivered to Kyoto University Hospital by March 31, 2027. The procurement includes after-sales service and maintenance capabilities, and requires the vendor to hold a medical device sales license under the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nagahiro NAGAMINATO, President of Kyoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#9 - Human (autologous) bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell 1 set

Open tender

Tottori University is procuring one set of human (autologous) bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells. Delivery is scheduled between September 14, 2026 and March 31, 2027 to the Department of Hospital Pharmacy at Tottori University Hospital. Participation requires specific qualifications including pharmaceutical sales licenses and compliance with university regulations.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tasuku Harada, President, Tottori University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - Hospital Information Network System Ward Wireless Equipment Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of wireless equipment for the ward of a hospital information network system at Yamagata University Hospital. Delivery deadline is March 31, Reiwa 9 (2027), and the delivery location will be designated by the hospital director. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria and submit sealed bids by September 7, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Junhiko SONODA, Director of the Yamagata University Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Telecom

#11 - Electronic Medical Record Terminals for Tokyo Teishin Hospital HIS

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of electronic medical record terminals and related equipment for the Tokyo Teishin Hospital medical information system. The draft specifications are available from July 16 to August 14, 2026. Comments must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 17, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tatsuya YAMASO, Director of Tokyo Teishin Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#12 - Counting Dispensing Support System Complete Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete counting dispensing support system by National University Corporation Kumamoto University. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to a location specified by the obligating officer. Bidders must meet specific qualifications including rapid after-sale service capability and medical device sales permits.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Inoue Kenichi, The Obligating Officer, National University Corporation Kumamoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare

#13 - Construction of Wireless LAN and Related Systems for NILIM FY2026

Open tender

This tender is for the construction of wireless LAN and related systems at the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM) for fiscal year 2026. The contract period is from the day after contract signing until March 31, 2027. Specifications and execution location are defined in the bidding documents. Bidders must have experience designing and operating wireless LAN networks with at least 10 access points using wireless LAN controllers.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 15, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toshinobu SATO, Director of the National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#14 - Automated Injectable Drug Dispensing System

Request for comments

Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine Hospital requests comments on the draft specifications for an automated injectable drug dispensing system. The procurement involves the complete system for dispensing injectable medications. Submission deadline for comments is August 17, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 17, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Sonoda Junhiko, Director of Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#15 - Complete Angiography System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete angiography system by the National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to a location designated by the Chancellor. Participation requires certification under relevant pharmaceutical and medical device laws and proven after-sales service capabilities.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: August 21, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Seiichi Matsuo, Chancellor, National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (3)

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 - Microsoft Software Upgrade Services for Kyushu Polytechnic College and 4 Facilities

Sole-source notice

This notice concerns a single tender contract for software upgrade services of Microsoft products at Kyushu Polytechnic College and four other facilities. The contract is planned for August 6, 2026, and the single tendering procedure is justified by the need for interchangeability. Fuji Electric IT Solutions Co., Ltd. is the intended contractor.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 6, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fuji Electric IT Solutions Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Ichiro Baba, Director of Contracting, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Construction of Genome Data Research System for Institute of Industrial Science

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the construction of a genome data research system for the Institute of Industrial Science at Osaka University. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with NEC Corporation as the intended vendor due to compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement. The contract date is scheduled for August 6, 2026.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 6, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Jun Kumanojo, President of Osaka University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Data, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Clinical Information Analysis Support Platform

Sole-source notice

Hirosaki University Hospital plans to procure a clinical information analysis support platform by single tendering due to exclusive rights protection. The contract is expected to be awarded on August 28, 2026, to 4DIN Inc.

  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 28, 2026
  • Intended vendor: 4DIN Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Yokoyama Yoshihito, Director of the Hirosaki University Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Data, Software and Information Systems

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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