Pathology Digital Image Diagnosis Support System

Open tender

Japanese title: 病理デジタル画像診断支援システム一式

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.

Medical Healthcare Software and Information Systems

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Open tender
  • Publication date: July 16, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Miyuki HATA, Director of the Medical Affairs Procurement Group, Okayama University
  • Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Bid opening: October 23, 2026, 11:00 JST, location: see the official notice
  • Award method: Lowest-price award
  • Eligibility (from notice): All-ministry unified qualification, 'goods sales', grade A–D, Chugoku region – verify in the tender documents
  • Status: Active
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – Open competitive bidding with qualification requirements and local after-sales service obligations suggest moderate barriers requiring local partnerships or certifications.

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing digital pathology imaging systems, medical imaging software, and healthcare IT solutions.

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: July 16, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 32

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 is subject to open competitive bidding. Date: July 16, 2026. Procuring Entity: National University Corporation Okayama University, President NASU Yasutomo. Procurement agency number: 415. Location number:
33. Item classification numbers:
22,
31. Procurement subject and quantity:
Complete pathology digital image diagnosis support system. Characteristics of procurement subject: As per bidding instructions. Delivery deadline: March 24, 2027. Delivery location: Okayama University Hospital. Bidding method: The winning bid price will be the bid amount plus 10% of that amount (fractions less than 1 yen will be truncated). Bidders must state in the bid form an amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status. Competitive participation qualifications:
(1) Must not fall under Article 6 of Okayama University Contract Handling Regulations.
(2) Must be rated A, B, C, or D in the national competitive participation qualification for fiscal year 2026 in the Chugoku region for 'sale of goods'.
(3) Must prove a system for rapid after-sales service and maintenance for the purchased goods.
(4) Must prove possession of a medical device sales permit under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
(5) Must not be under transaction suspension by the university president. Submission location, contract terms, and inquiry contact: Okayama University Medical Affairs Procurement Group, 2-5-1 Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama City, 700-8558. Contact: Miyuki HATA, phone 086-235-7540. Distribution of bidding documents: From the date of this notice at the above location. Bidding briefing session: July 21, 2026, 11:00 AM, Okayama University Medical School Administration Building Small Conference Room. Bid submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 5:00 PM. Bid opening: October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM, same location as briefing. Language and currency: Japanese and Japanese yen. Bid and contract guarantees: exempted. Bidders must submit sealed bids with documents proving ability to deliver the goods by the deadline. Bidders must respond to explanations requested by the president before bid opening. Invalid bids: those from unqualified bidders or those failing obligations. Contract document required. Award method: The lowest valid bid within the price limit judged capable by the president. No negotiation in procedure. Other details per bidding instructions. If environmental conditions are specified in bidding documents, bidders should understand them fully before applying.

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Disclaimer

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