Consignment for modification of hybrid mail electronic system (platform migration)

Sole-source notice

Japanese title: 随意契約に付する事項電子郵便システムの改修の委託(基盤移行対応等)1式(予定)

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Overview

Japan Post Co., Ltd. plans a direct contract for modification and platform migration of its hybrid electronic mail system. The contract is scheduled for August 12, 2026, citing extreme urgency as the reason for single tendering. The intended contractor is Hitachi, Ltd.

Key Details

  • Source: Kanpo
  • Notice type: Sole-source notice
  • Publication date: July 22, 2026
  • Procuring entity: HIKAGE Satoshi Agent of Head Office contracting entity Japan Post Co., Ltd
  • Planned contract date: August 12, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Status: Expired
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Business-action likelihood: Medium – The contract is a direct award to Hitachi, Ltd. due to extreme urgency, limiting open competition and requiring engagement through the incumbent vendor.

Official Notice

Official Source

Kanpo, Japan's official government gazette, in which legally required public procurement notices are formally published.

  • Source: Kanpo, Government Procurement Notice Edition
  • Official category: Sole-source procurement notice
  • Publication date: July 22, 2026

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.

Public Notice Regarding Direct Contracting
The following is a public notice concerning a direct contract.
Date: July 22, 2026
Contract Responsible Person: Japan Post Co., Ltd. Head Office
Agent of Contract Responsible Person: HIKAGE Satoshi
Procurement Agency Number: 431
Location Number: 13
No. 1
1. Procurement Details
(1) Item Classification Numbers: 71, 27
(2) Consignment for modification of hybrid mail electronic system (platform migration, etc.) 1 set (planned)
2. Scheduled date of direct contract:
August 12, 2026
3. Reason for direct contract under the Agreement on Government Procurement:
d "Extreme Urgency"
4. Name of the party scheduled for direct contract:
Hitachi, Ltd.
5. Contact:
Japan Post Corporate Service Co., Ltd. BPO Division
Head Office Contract Section
Minoru Tanaka
2-3-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8792
TEL: 03-3477-0641
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随意契約に関する公示

次のとおり随意契約について公示します。令和8年7月22日契約責任者日本郵便株式会社本社契約責任者代理人日景智◎調達機関番号431 ◎所在地番号13〇第1号(No1)1 調達内容(1)品目分類番号　71、27(2)随意契約に付する事項電子郵便システムの改修の委託(基盤移行対応等)1式(予定)2 随意契約の予定日　令和8年8月12日3 随意契約によることとする「政府調達に関する協定」の規定上の理由 d「緊急性」4 随意契約を予定している相手方の名称　株式会社日立製作所5 問合せ先 〒100-8792　東京都千代田区大手町二丁目3番1号日本郵政コーポレートサービス株式会社BPO事業部本社契約担当田中稔　電話03-3477-0641

Business Signal

Business Relevance

Use this notice for preparation or market research; it does not establish an open opportunity to submit a bid now.

  • Product fit: Potential
  • Current-case feasibility: Not applicable
  • Evidence confidence: Low
  • Supply-chain security: Unknown

Participation fit

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.

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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