Japan Opportunities - July 29, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 44
  • Relevant (shown): 6 (5 active, 1 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 38
  • Tags: Digitization, Government Systems, Medical, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Procurement Support for Upgrade of Vital Statistics Online Reporting System

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive support services related to the upgrade of the online reporting system for vital statistics. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the official in charge. Participation requires compliance with specified eligibility criteria.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazunari YOSHIDA, Director of Accounts Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Stereotactic Brain Surgery Planning Station and Automated Immunostaining Device

Open tender

The University of the Ryukyus is soliciting bids for one stereotactic brain surgery planning station and one automated immunostaining device. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to the University Hospital. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including medical device sales permits and maintenance service capabilities.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ikue KINA, Acting President, SUZUKI Mikio, Director, University of the Ryukyus
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#3 - Mobile communication line services for government solution in FY2026

Request for comments

This procurement concerns mobile communication line services for mobile terminals related to the Government Solution Services of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and other agencies for fiscal year 2026. The notice requests comments on the draft specifications by August 19, 2026. The specifications will be published on the government electronic procurement system.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 19, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kaomoto Nobuhiro, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom, Government Systems

#4 - Digitization of approx. 450,000 frames of domestically published books (practical books etc. part 2)

Open tender

This tender is for the digitization of approximately 450,000 frames of domestically published books, specifically simplified organized materials such as practical books (part 2). The deadline for submission is October 7, 2026, with completion by March 30, 2027.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Oguma Miyuki, Deputy Director of the General Affairs Department, Accounting Section, National Diet Library
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Digitization

#5 - Digitization of approx. 450,000 frames of domestic published books

Open tender

The National Diet Library is procuring digitization services for approximately 450,000 frames of domestically published books, specifically simplified organized materials such as practical books. The contract period ends March 30, 2027, and detailed specifications and fulfillment location are provided in the tender documents. Bidders must submit unit prices per frame and meet qualification criteria.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Miyuki OGUMA, Deputy Director General, Administrative Department, Director, Accounts Division, National Diet Library
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Digitization
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (1)

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 - External Interface Modification for Digitalization of Criminal Procedures System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for external interface modification work related to system development for the digitalization of criminal procedures, including juvenile procedures. The contract is planned to be awarded to NTT Data Corporation based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: July 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 19, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NTT Data Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Sometani Takenobu, Director of the General Affairs Department, Supreme Court Administrative Bureau
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems, Digitization

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