Procurement of Radiological Imaging, Vital Signs Monitoring, and Comprehensive Surgical Systems

Open tender

Japanese title: A 放射線画像診断システム一式B生体情報モニタリングシステム一式C総合外科手術システム一式

Kyushu University is soliciting bids for three separate systems: a radiological imaging diagnostic system, a vital information monitoring system, and a comprehensive surgical system. Each system will be procured via a general competitive bidding process with evaluation based on performance, functionality, and technology. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to Kyushu University Hospital.

Medical

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Open tender
  • Publication date: July 21, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Tatsuro ISHIBASHI, President of Kyushu University
  • Submission deadline: August 31, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Bid opening: September 30, 2026, 14:00 JST, location: see the official notice
  • Award method: Comprehensive evaluation (price + technical score)
  • Eligibility (from notice): All-ministry unified qualification, 'goods sales', grade A–C, Kyushu-Okinawa region – verify in the tender documents
  • Status: Active
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – Open competitive bidding with detailed qualification requirements and regional rating system; participation possible but requires meeting strict eligibility and local qualifications.

Business Relevance

May interest companies providing advanced medical imaging, patient monitoring, and surgical technology systems, especially those capable of integrating comprehensive hospital 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 21, 2026
  • Publication: Kanpo, pages 50

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 items are subject to open competitive bidding. Date: July 21, 2026. Kyushu University President Tatsuro ISHIBASHI. Procurement agency number 415. Location number 40. No. 9.
1 Procurement details:
(1) Item classification numbers 22, 31.
(2) Purchase subject and quantity: A Radiological Imaging Diagnostic System Set, B Vital Information Monitoring System Set, C Comprehensive Surgical System Set.
(3) Characteristics of the procurement subject are as described in the bidding documents.
(4) Delivery deadline: March 31, 2027.
(5) Delivery location: Kyushu University Hospital.
(6) Bidding method: Each subject in
(2) will be bid separately. The successful bidder will be determined by a comprehensive evaluation method, requiring submission of documents related to performance, functions, and technology (hereafter "documents for comprehensive evaluation"). 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 the amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of tax status.
2 Eligibility for participation:
(1) Must not fall under Article 5 or 6 of Kyushu University Contract Handling Regulations. Minors or persons under guardianship with necessary consent may be exceptions.
(2) Bidders must be rated A, B, or C in "sales of goods" for the Kyushu-Okinawa region in 2026 under national or Kyushu University qualification systems. Applications for qualification are accepted at designated government procurement offices or Kyushu University Finance Department Procurement Section.
(3) Must prove a system for rapid after-sales service and maintenance.
(4) Must prove registration as a medical device seller under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.
(5) Must prove ability to deliver the goods at the specified time and place designated by the president.
(6) Must have qualifications as prescribed by Article 4 of the Kyushu University Contract Handling Regulations.
(7) Must not be under transaction suspension by the president. Submission location, contract terms, and inquiry contacts are specified separately for each subject A, B, and C with contact details provided. Bidding documents are distributed electronically from the date of this notice; requests should be sent to the provided email addresses. Bid submission deadline: August 31, 2026, 17:00. Bid opening dates and locations are specified for each subject on September 30, 2026, at Kyushu University Ito Campus. Language and currency for the contract are Japanese and Japanese yen. Bid and contract guarantees are exempted. Bidders must submit sealed bids with documents proving ability to deliver the goods by the deadline. The president may request explanations regarding submitted documents before bid opening. Invalid bids include those from ineligible bidders or those failing obligations. Contract documents are required. The successful bidder will be selected among those meeting minimum required performance and technical criteria within the price limit set by the president, using the comprehensive evaluation method specified in the bidding documents. No negotiation in the procedure. Other details are in the bidding documents. If environmental conditions related to procurement are specified, bidders should fully understand before applying.

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Disclaimer

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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