Japan Opportunities - August 13, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 22
  • Relevant (shown): 6 (5 active, 1 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 16
  • Tags: Cloud, Digital Transformation, Digitization, Healthcare, IoT, Medical, Semiconductor, Software

Active opportunities

#1 - Procurement of AWS Licenses for JETRO Integrated ICT Infrastructure

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the acquisition of AWS licenses for the JETRO Integrated ICT Infrastructure. The draft specifications are open for public comment until September 10, 2026. The procurement is managed by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), with inquiries directed to their Information Systems Division.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 10, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Susumu KATAOKA, Vice President of the Japan External Trade Organization
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems, Digitization

#2 - Public SaaS Control Plane Design and Implementation Guide Development

Open tender

This procurement is for the development of a design and implementation guide for the control plane of public SaaS services for fiscal year 2026. The contract period is from the signing date until March 31, 2027. The detailed specifications and execution location will be provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 17, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Koemoto Nobuhiro, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems, Digital Transformation

#3 - Maintenance of Qufab High-Frequency Simulator Software for PDK Development

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive software maintenance services for the Qufab high-frequency simulator used in circuit design and PDK development. The contract period is from October 19, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with performance location specified in the bid documents. The procurement is conducted by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Takuya HASHIMOTO, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#4 - Purchase of 122 Monitoring Units for Regional Meteorological Observation System

Open tender

The Japan Meteorological Agency is procuring 122 sets of monitoring units for the regional meteorological observation system. Delivery deadlines and locations will be as specified in the procurement documents. Participation requires submission of qualification certificates and bids via the electronic procurement system (GEPS) or by paper under specified conditions.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 8, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuya IMAI, DirectorGeneral of Administration Department, Japan Meteorological Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: IoT

#5 - Complete EEG Instrument Set per Specifications

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of electroencephalograph (EEG) instruments according to detailed specifications. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to the National Hospital Organization Utano Hospital. Bidders must comply with specified qualification criteria and submit sealed bids by October 5, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 10:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuyuki KAWAMURA, Director of the National Hospital Organization Utano Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare
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 - ALD Equipment Precursor Line Expansion Work

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the expansion work of the precursor line for an ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) equipment. The contract is planned for single tendering due to interchangeability and is scheduled for award on September 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 13, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 2, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Oxford Instruments K.K.
  • Procuring entity: Ayaka IRIE, Director of Procurement Division, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Semiconductor

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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