Construction of Fujishiro Revetments (3-A Section) at Wakayama Shimotsu Port
Open tenderJapanese title: 和歌山下津港海岸(海南地区)藤白護岸(第3-A工区)等築造工事
This tender is for construction works including demolition, foundation, covering, upper structure, anti-corrosion, drainage, and related works for the Fujishiro revetments (3-A section) at Wakayama Shimotsu Port in the Kainan district. The contract period extends until March 24, 2028. The project applies BIM/CIM technologies for construction management and includes various trial implementations such as comprehensive evaluation bidding and post-contract VE proposals.
Key Details
- Source: Kanpo
- Notice type: Open tender
- Publication date: July 31, 2026
- Procuring entity: Hiroshi ISHIHARA, Vice Director General of Kinki Regional Development Bureau
- Submission deadline: November 17, 2026, 14:00 JST
- Bid opening: November 20, 2026, 11:00 JST, location: see the official notice
- Award method: Comprehensive evaluation (price + technical score)
- Status: Active
- Technology relevance: Possible
- Business-action likelihood: Medium – The tender is a large-scale public construction project with specific technical and qualification requirements, including local experience and certifications, but allows electronic bidding and some flexibility in submission methods.
Business Relevance
May interest companies providing construction technology solutions, BIM/CIM software and services, and firms specializing in advanced construction project management and infrastructure development.
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（建設工事） / Tender notice - construction work
- Publication date: July 31, 2026
- Publication: Kanpo, pages 21-24
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
(Construction Work) The following is subject to open competitive bidding. Date: July 31, 2026. Procuring Officer: Hiroshi ISHIHARA, Vice Director General of Kinki Regional Development Bureau. Procurement Agency Number: 020. Location Number: 28. Project No. 8-1. Overview:
(1) Classification Number: 41.
(2) Project Name: Construction works of Fujishiro revetments (3-A section) and others at Wakayama Shimotsu Port coast (Kainan district).
(3) Location: Wakayama Shimotsu Port coast, Kainan district.
(4) Scope: This project involves demolition of existing structures, main construction, foundation work, covering and anchoring, upper structure, anti-corrosion work, drainage structures, miscellaneous and ancillary works, and temporary works for the Fujishiro revetments (3-A section) and others.
(5) Contract Period: From contract conclusion date until March 24, 2028.
(6) This construction is subject to the law on recycling of construction materials, requiring separated demolition and recycling of specific construction waste.
(7) The project applies a comprehensive evaluation bidding method (technical proposal evaluation type S) considering price and non-price factors, including confirmation of construction system to ensure quality. It is a trial project for a construction system confirmation type comprehensive evaluation bidding method.
(8) The project also applies a post-contract VE proposal system allowing proposals for design changes to reduce costs without lowering function or performance.
(9) Electronic bidding system is used for submission of qualification documents and bids; paper bidding allowed with approval. Electronic contract system is used for document exchange; paper contracts allowed with approval. The project discloses reference materials to qualified bidders and publishes pricing and evaluation details after contract award. The project promotes i-Construction initiatives applying BIM/CIM for data sharing and efficiency across construction stages. It includes trial projects for weather-related schedule adjustments, holiday securing evaluation, construction career up system utilization, inexperienced chief engineer training, workplace environment improvements, heatstroke countermeasures, wage increase incentives, and overseas infrastructure project recognition. Qualification requirements include experience with similar construction involving steel pipe sheet piles or steel pipe piles and caisson installation by workboats, technical staff qualifications, and compliance with various regulations. Bidders must submit technical proposals and price bids; the highest evaluated bidder within price limits will be awarded. Evaluation includes technical proposal, wage increase implementation, work-life balance promotion, and construction system assessment. The project includes measures for contract transparency, cost surveys, and labor condition investigations. Submission deadlines and procedures are specified, with contact at Kinki Regional Development Bureau, Accounting and Procurement Division. Language and currency: Japanese and Japanese yen only.
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