Japan Opportunities - August 12, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 87
  • Relevant (shown): 28 (12 active, 16 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 59
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Defense, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software

Active opportunities

#1 - Procurement of X-ray CT System (Imaging Room 5) FY2025 Medical Equipment Investment

Correction notice

This procurement concerns a high-performance X-ray CT system for cancer diagnosis, including the main CT unit, consoles, reconstruction and analysis workstations, servers, and related software. The system must support high-resolution, low-dose imaging with photon counting detectors or equivalent spectral analysis capabilities, and integrate with existing hospital systems. Installation, removal of existing equipment, and maintenance services are included.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Correction notice – no independent deadline
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Financial Accounting System Software and Infrastructure

Request for comments

The University of Tokyo has completed drafting specifications for procurement of financial accounting system software and its infrastructure. Comments on the draft specifications are invited by September 2, 2026. The procurement concerns a full set of software and foundational infrastructure for financial accounting.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Teruo FUJII, President of The University of Tokyo
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Accelerator Mass Spectrometer Control Software and Operation Monitoring Equipment

Open tender

The University of Tokyo is procuring a complete set of control software and operation monitoring equipment for an accelerator mass spectrometer. The contract period is from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2035, with delivery and installation at the University of Tokyo's General Research Museum. The procurement will be conducted via a reverse auction system.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Teruo FUJII, President of The University of Tokyo
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#4 - Purchase of One Side Scan Sonar (Submersible Type)

Open tender

The Japan Coast Guard is procuring one unit of a side scan sonar (submersible type). Delivery is required by March 15, 2027, to the Fifth Regional Coast Guard Headquarters. The procurement process will be conducted via the Government Electronic Procurement System (GEPS), with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 26, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Shun SAWAI, Director of the General Affairs Department, Japan Coast Guard
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Defense

#5 - Procurement of Optical Cryostat, Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, SEM, MRI Goggles, and Animal Rooms

Open tender

The University of Tokyo is conducting an open competitive tender for multiple advanced scientific equipment including an ultra-low vibration refrigerant-free optical cryostat, a confocal laser scanning microscope, an analytical scanning electron microscope system, an MRI-compatible goggle-type visual presentation device, and a triple animal rearing room with anteroom. Delivery deadlines and locations are specified for each item, all to be delivered to various research institutes within the University of Tokyo. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including manufacturing capability and after-sales service.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Teruo FUJII, President of the University of Tokyo
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Research

#6 - Orthopedic Surgery Support Robot System

Open tender

Saga University is procuring one orthopedic surgery support robot system to be delivered to Saga University Hospital by June 30, 2027. The procurement will be conducted by open competitive bidding with comprehensive evaluation based on performance, functionality, and technology documents. Bidders must demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and hold medical device sales permits under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Koichi NADE, President of Saga University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Mass Spectrometer 1 Set for Asahikawa Medical University

Open tender

Procurement of one mass spectrometer set for Asahikawa Medical University Hospital with delivery by January 31, 2027. Bidders must meet specific qualifications including rapid after-sales service capability and medical device sales permission under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yuji Nishikawa, President, Asahikawa Medical University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Operating Room Ceiling-Mounted Equipment Set (OR11, 12, 13)

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of ceiling-mounted equipment for operating rooms OR11, OR12, and OR13 at Tokyo University of Science Hospital. Delivery is required by April 15, 2027, and the procurement includes after-sales service and maintenance capabilities. Bidders must have medical device sales authorization under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Otake Naoto, Director of Tokyo University of Science
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#9 - Procurement of SPECT-CT Systems for Out-of-Body Measurement Rooms

Correction notice

This procurement concerns two integrated SPECT-CT systems for out-of-body measurement rooms planned for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The systems must include specific detector configurations (ring-type for 2024 and Anger-type for 2025), support high-energy radionuclides, and feature advanced CT capabilities with automatic tube current control. Proposals must include installation, adjustment, and maintenance plans.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Correction notice – no independent deadline
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki MANO, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - Integrated Radiation Therapy Management System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of an integrated radiation therapy management system for Chiba Rosai Hospital. The contract includes all related expenses and requires delivery by March 31, 2027. Participation requires qualification under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare unified standards and submission of proof of capability to deliver the specified goods.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tomohisa YASUKAWA, Director of Chiba Rosai Hospital, Independent Administrative Institution Labor Health and Safety Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#11 - Complete Computed Tomography System

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of two complete computed tomography (CT) systems by Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. The draft specifications are available from August 12 to September 14, 2026, with a briefing session scheduled for August 25, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 14, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Seiichi Matsuo, Director of Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#12 - Complete Artificial Heart-Lung System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete artificial heart-lung system to be delivered to Yamanashi University Hospital by March 31, 2027. The procurement includes requirements for rapid after-sales service and maintenance, and vendors must have medical device sales authorization under Japanese law. Bids will be evaluated based on price and compliance with delivery and qualification criteria.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuhiko NAKAMURA, President of Yamanashi University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (16)

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 - Third Phase Common Infrastructure Software Version Upgrade Contract

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tender contract for the third phase upgrade of common infrastructure software. The contract is planned to be awarded to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation by September 1, 2026, citing compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Software procurement for strengthening cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the procurement of software to enhance cybersecurity functions of a common infrastructure. The contract is planned to be awarded on September 1, 2026, to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Procurement of hardware for strengthening cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the procurement of hardware to enhance cybersecurity functions of a common infrastructure. The contract is planned for September 1, 2026, and the intended contractor is Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation. The procurement is based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#4 - Next-generation Data Warehouse Construction Project

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive contract related to the next-generation data warehouse construction project. The contract is planned to be awarded on September 1, 2026, to Dentsu Soken Inc. under the government procurement agreement clause of compatibility.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Dentsu Soken Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Software and Information Systems

#5 - Next-Generation Workflow System Construction Project

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive outsourcing contract related to the construction project of the next-generation workflow system. The contract is planned to be awarded on September 1, 2026, to DBJ Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. The procurement is based on the 'compatibility' clause of the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: DBJ Digital Solutions Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#6 - Construction of the common IaaS infrastructure system

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the comprehensive outsourcing of the construction of a common IaaS infrastructure system. The contract is planned to be awarded to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation by September 1, 2026, citing compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#7 - 2026 3rd Phase Common Infrastructure Software Maintenance Procurement

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the maintenance of common infrastructure software for the fiscal year 2026, third phase. The contract is planned as a single tender to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement. The scheduled contract date is September 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Japan Policy Investment Bank
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#8 - Comprehensive Cybersecurity Function Expansion Services

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for comprehensive services related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned to be awarded to KDDI Corporation by September 1, 2026, citing compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the Development Bank of Japan Inc., Information Planning Department.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: KDDI Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#9 - Comprehensive Cybersecurity Function Expansion Services

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for outsourcing services related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned for September 1, 2026, with Hitachi, Ltd. The stated reason under the Agreement on Government Procurement is c, 'Interchangeability'.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#10 - Comprehensive Contract for Query Development in Next Data Warehouse Project

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive contract related to query development in the next data warehouse construction project. The contract is planned to be awarded on September 1, 2026, to Dentsu Soken Inc. The procurement is justified under the Government Procurement Agreement due to compatibility requirements.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Dentsu Soken Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Software and Information Systems

#11 - Comprehensive Contract for Expansion of Cybersecurity Functions

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive contract related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned to be awarded to Fujitsu Limited on September 1, 2026, citing compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#12 - Comprehensive Contract for Enhancing Cybersecurity Functions of Common Infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive contract to enhance cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure. The contract is planned to be awarded to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation under the compatibility clause of the Government Procurement Agreement. The scheduled contract date is September 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Shuhei Ooshima, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#13 - Additional Procurement of Common Infrastructure Software FY2026 3rd Batch

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the additional procurement of common infrastructure software for fiscal year 2026, third batch. The contract is planned to be awarded to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation due to compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procurement is managed by the Information Planning Department of the Development Bank of Japan Inc.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#14 - Salesforce VPN License Package

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the procurement of a complete set of VPN licenses for Salesforce. The contract is planned for September 18, 2026, and the intended vendor is NTT Docomo Business Co., Ltd. The procurement is based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 18, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NTT Docomo Business Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems

#15 - Development of Clinical Research Program Functions for Okayama University

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the development of functions for the clinical research program at Okayama University. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to technical reasons precluding competition. The intended contractor is 4DIN Corporation. The contract date is scheduled for September 28, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 28, 2026
  • Intended vendor: 4DIN Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Takamoto Naoko, Procurement Group, Medical Affairs Department, Okayama University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Healthcare

#16 - Continuous Vascular Imaging Device and Maintenance Services

Sole-source notice

Procurement of a complete continuous vascular imaging device system and its maintenance services by Kanazawa Medical Center. The contract is planned as a single tender due to lack of competition for technical reasons. The intended vendor is Tomiki Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

  • Publication date: August 12, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 24, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Tomiki Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Sakagami Manabu, Director of Kanazawa Medical Center, National Hospital Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

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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