Japan Opportunities - August 6, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 80
  • Relevant (shown): 25 (17 active, 8 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 55
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digitization, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Purchase of Workflow System Software License Set FY2026

Open tender

East Nippon Expressway Company Limited is procuring a set of workflow system software licenses for fiscal year 2026. The procurement uses a quotation-utilization method to set contract price limits based on submitted estimates. Delivery period and location will be as specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 4, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yoshioka Mikio, President and Chief Executive Officer of East Nippon Expressway Company Limited
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Support for Development of GSS In-house Applications (GSS AMS etc.) Frontend

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for support services related to the development of in-house GSS applications, including GSS AMS, focusing on frontend application development. The procurement is managed by the Digital Agency's accounting officer KOUMOTO Nobuhiro.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline
  • Procuring entity: Nobuhiro KOUMOTO, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems, Digitization

#3 - Support for Development of GSS In-house Applications (GSS AMS etc.) Backend and Data Operations

Request for comments

This procurement requests support services for the development of in-house applications within the GSS, including backend infrastructure application development and data operations. The notice invites comments on the draft specifications by August 26, 2026. No explanatory meeting will be held.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: August 26, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ko Motoshige, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Data

#4 - Support for Development of GSS In-house Applications (GSS AMS etc.) Backend

Request for comments

This procurement concerns support services for the development of in-house applications within the GSS system, including GSS AMS and other backend business applications. The notice requests comments on the draft specifications for this support service.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline
  • Procuring entity: Ko Moto Nobuhiro, Digital Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#5 - Support for Development and Quality Assurance of GSS In-house Applications

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for support services related to the development and quality assurance of GSS in-house applications, including GSS AMS. The procurement is for one comprehensive support contract.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline
  • Procuring entity: Kōmoto Nobuhiro, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#6 - Niigata University Cybersecurity Countermeasure Support Services

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive support services related to cybersecurity countermeasures at Niigata University. The contract period is from March 1, 2027 to February 28, 2030, with the fulfillment location designated by the university president. Submission of documents related to performance, functions, and technology is required for evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toshiyuki Someya, President, National University Corporation Niigata University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#7 - Development of Guides and Tools for Data Migration on Government Cloud

Open tender

This tender is for the development of guides and tools related to data migration on the government cloud for fiscal year 2026. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027. Detailed specifications and fulfillment location are defined in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 14, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Nobuhiro KOMOTO, Counsellor of the Accounts Division, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Data

#8 - Construction of Cloud Platform for National Tax Data Utilization

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive contracting of the construction work of a cloud platform to utilize national tax data. The contract includes specific characteristics as instructed by the official in charge and must be completed by March 31, 2027, at a location designated by the National Tax Agency. Bidders must submit proposals meeting mandatory performance requirements and will be evaluated by a comprehensive scoring method.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 15, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Naoki NISHIO, Director Accounts Division, Commissioner's Secretariat, National Tax Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Data

#9 - Campus Comprehensive Software Package

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a comprehensive software package for campus use by the National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Delivery deadline is January 29, 2027, with location designated by the university president. The bidding process includes an online briefing and requires compliance with specific qualification criteria.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nobufumi NAKAMURA, President of National University Corporation Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#10 - Application Modification for FY2026 High School Enrollment Support System

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive application modification services for the FY2026 High School Enrollment Support Fund administrative processing system. The contract period is from October 9, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with the work location designated by the responsible official. The procurement will be conducted via a general competitive bidding process with a comprehensive evaluation method.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Atsushi OKU, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#11 - Integrated Hospital Information System Rental at Shimane University Hospital

Open tender

This tender is for the rental of an integrated hospital information system at the Faculty of Medicine Hospital of Shimane University. The rental period is from October 1, 2027, to September 30, 2033. Bidders must submit documents related to performance, functionality, and technology for comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroki OTANI, President, The National University Corporation Shimane University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#12 - Purchase of Two Cardiac Ultrasound Diagnostic Devices FY2026

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of two cardiac ultrasound diagnostic devices for the National Cancer Center Central Hospital. The contract period is until March 31, 2027, with delivery and installation at the hospital. The selection will be based on the lowest bid price including all related costs.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 25, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#13 - Campus Network Equipment Set for Hitotsubashi University

Open tender

Procurement of a set of campus network devices and related systems for Hitotsubashi University, to be installed at the Kunitachi and Chiyoda campuses. The procurement is a purchase planned for August 2027 or later. Details are provided in the introduction manual.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshi KINOHARA, Deputy Director of Kinki Regional Development Bureau
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

#14 - Network Equipment and 7-Year Maintenance Contract

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of a set of network equipment and a 7-year maintenance service contract. The procuring entity is the Kumamoto Saishun Medical Center. The deadline for submitting comments is September 7, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Masato Fujisawa, Director of the Planning Division, Kumamoto Saishun Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Telecom

#15 - Maintenance of Network Equipment Introduced in FY2018

Open tender

This tender is for maintenance services of network equipment introduced in fiscal year 2018 at the National Cancer Center's Information Coordination Center. The contract period is from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027. The procurement will be awarded by lowest price bid, and detailed specifications are provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#16 - Complete Artificial Heart-Lung System

Open tender

The National University Corporation Yamagata University is procuring a complete artificial heart-lung system by March 31, 2027. The delivery location will be designated by the Director of the University Hospital. Participation requires certification for medical device sales and compliance with university procurement regulations.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yukihiko Sonoda, Director of the University Hospital, The National University Corporation Yamagata University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#17 - General X-ray Imaging Equipment Set

Request for comments

The University of Tsukuba Hospital is requesting comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete set of general X-ray imaging equipment. The draft specifications are available from August 6 to September 7, 2026, with a briefing session scheduled on August 18, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yuji HIRAMATSU, Director of University of Tsukuba Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (8)

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 - System Construction for AI Summary Creation Support Function Introduction

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the comprehensive system construction work for introducing an AI-based summary creation support function. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to technical reasons eliminating competition. The intended contractor is NEC Corporation.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Fukushima Takashi, Director of the Secretariat, Kagoshima University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Operation and Maintenance of Information Infrastructure at Japan Genome Medical Org. (AWS Support)

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for operation and maintenance services of the information infrastructure at the Japan Genome Medical Promotion Organization, specifically involving AWS technical support. The contract is planned to be awarded to Amazon Web Services Japan G.K. due to lack of competition for technical reasons.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 26, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Amazon Web Services Japan G.K.
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#3 - System modification for stable operation of online qualification confirmation

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for modification work aimed at ensuring the stable operation of the online qualification confirmation system and related systems. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to technical reasons preventing competition. The intended contractor is Fujitsu Limited.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 26, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: Manabu SAJO, Director of Contract Management Section, Finance Department, Social Insurance Medical Fee Payment Fund
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#4 - Implementation and Use of Clinical Information Analysis Support Platform

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the implementation and use of a clinical information analysis support platform at Tokushima University Hospital. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to protection of exclusive rights, with 4DIN Corporation as the intended vendor. The contract award date is scheduled for September 24, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 24, 2026
  • Intended vendor: 4DIN Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Nozomi FUKUI, Accounting and Supply Affairs Section, National University Corporation, Tokushima University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare, Data, Software and Information Systems

#5 - Server Renewal for Procurement and Quantity Benefit Payment Management System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the renewal of servers and related equipment for the Procurement and Quantity Benefit Payment Management System. The contract is planned for August 31, 2026, with TISI Corporation as the intended vendor. The procurement is justified under the government procurement agreement due to lack of competition for technical reasons.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: TISI Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Manabu SAJO, Director of Contract Management Section, Finance Department, Social Insurance Medical Fee Payment Fund
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#6 - Revision of extraction method for procurement and quantity registration files

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns revision work to improve the extraction method of files listing procurement cases and quantity initial registration/expiration status. The contract is planned for August 26, 2026, and NEC Corporation is the intended contractor due to technical reasons precluding competition.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 26, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Manabu SAJO, Director of Contract Management Section, Finance Department, Social Insurance Medical Fee Payment Fund
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#7 - Kumamoto Medical Network Lifestyle Info Viewer Smartphone Support

Sole-source notice

Procurement of a complete set for smartphone support of the Kumamoto Medical Network lifestyle information viewer. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with the Kumamoto Prefectural Medical Association as the intended vendor. The procurement is scheduled for August 31, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Kumamoto Prefectural Medical Association
  • Procuring entity: Kenichi Inoue, Contract Manager, Kumamoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#8 - Affiliated Schools Wireless Access Point 2.5G Upgrade and Related Works

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the upgrade of wireless access points to 2.5G and related infrastructure improvements at affiliated schools of Aichi University of Education. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with NTT West Corporation due to interchangeability requirements. The contract award date is scheduled for August 27, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 6, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 27, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NTT West Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Tomohiro Ota, Director of the Secretariat, Aichi University of Education
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

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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