Japan Tenders - August 17, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 63
  • Relevant (shown): 18 (1 active, 0 sole-source notices, 17 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 45
  • Tags: Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Set of IP Routers for SINET7 Academic Information Network

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a set of IP routers for the SINET7 academic information network. The routers must support interfaces from 1 Gigabit Ethernet to 800 Gigabit Ethernet and include IP/MPLS, VPN, QoS control, and logical backbone slicing functions. The procurement method is borrowing, with planned introduction from January 2028 onward.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline
  • Procuring entity: IZU Hitoshi, Vice President of Tohoku University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (17)

#1 - Maintenance of Hospital Information System

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for the maintenance of a hospital information system at the National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center. The contract is planned as a single tender due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The expected contract award date is August 31, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: August 31, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Software Service Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Hase Masashi, Director of National Hospital Organization Higashi-Ohmi General Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Comprehensive Software License Agreement

Open tender

Nagoya Institute of Technology is soliciting bids for a comprehensive software license agreement. The contract includes delivery by January 1, 2027, with detailed terms specified in the bidding documents. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including rapid after-sales service capability and compliance with institutional regulations.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Keiichi Kominato, The Obligating Officer Director-General Administration Bureau, Nagoya Institute of Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Variable Type Surgical Microscope Set

Open tender

Ehime University is soliciting bids for a variable type surgical microscope set to be delivered by February 26, 2027, to the Ehime University Medical School Hospital. The procurement includes requirements for rapid after-sales service and maintenance. The bid evaluation will consider price adjusted by a 10% addition rule.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAGAYASU Takeshi, President of Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#4 - Renewal of University-wide Wireless LAN Base Stations

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive renewal of wireless LAN base stations across Kumamoto University. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the delivery location will be designated by the contract manager. Bidders must comply with specified qualification criteria and submit sealed bids by October 7, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Inoue Kenichi, Contract Manager, Kumamoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#5 - Procurement of Medical Devices and Medical Beds

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of medical devices and medical beds, with specific items and quantities detailed in the bidding documents. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, and the delivery location is specified in the bidding documents. Participation requires qualification under Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare standards and proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 25, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tsutsui Kota, Director of the Kyushu Group, National Hospital Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#6 - Osaka University Suita Agora Network Equipment Set

Open tender

Procurement of a complete set of network equipment for the Agora area at Osaka University Suita campus. Delivery deadline is April 30, 2027, with detailed specifications and conditions provided in the bidding documents. The procurement includes requirements for rapid after-sales service and maintenance.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 8, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: KUMANOGO Jun, President of Osaka University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#7 - Ob-gyn Training Simulator Set

Open tender

Chiba University is procuring a complete set of obstetrics and gynecology training simulators. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to the Chiba University Hospital. The tender requires proof of rapid after-sale service and maintenance capability.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Osamu Tabata, The Obligating Officer Administration Bureau Chiba University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Modification work for Labor Standards Administration System on Law Amendments (Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance)

Request for comments

This procurement concerns comprehensive modification work for the Labor Standards Administration System related to legal amendments concerning the Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance Act, starting in fiscal year 2027. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare invites comments on the draft specifications. The submission deadline for comments is September 7, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 7, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Tanaka Katsuyuki, Director of the Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance Division, Labor Standards Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#9 - Hospital Staff Employment Management System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete hospital staff employment management system for Hamamatsu University School of Medicine Hospital. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Participation requires qualification under national procurement rules and proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capability.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: MINUMA Hitoshi, Executive Director, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#10 - Hospital Information System Maintenance Contract

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for maintenance services of a hospital information system at the National Hospital Organization Kobe Medical Center. The contract is planned for September 4, 2026, and the sole intended contractor is Optage Corporation, citing protection of exclusive rights under government procurement agreements.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 4, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Optage Corporation
  • Procuring entity: AMIKI Tetsuo, Director of National Hospital Organization Kobe Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#11 - Diagnostic PET/CT System for Kanazawa University Hospital

Open tender

Kanazawa University is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of a diagnostic positron emission tomography and X-ray CT combined system (PET/CT system) to be delivered to Kanazawa University Hospital by March 31, 2027. The selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation including performance, functionality, and technology documents submitted by bidders.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Wada Takashi, Director of the General Affairs Department, Kanazawa University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#12 - Confocal Raman Microscope

Open tender

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology is procuring a complete set of a confocal Raman microscope. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, and the delivery location will be as specified in the bidding documents. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest valid bid within the price limit, calculated as 100/110 of the estimated contract amount.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#13 - Complete Ultrasound Diagnostic Equipment Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of ultrasound diagnostic equipment by the National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. Delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, with the delivery location designated by the Director. Participation requires certification for medical device sales and a maintenance service system.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Seiichi Matsuo, Director of the National University Corporation Tokai National Higher Education and Research System
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#14 - Complete Endoscope System

Open tender

Kagoshima University is soliciting bids for a complete endoscope system to be delivered to Kagoshima University Hospital by January 29, 2027. The procurement requires vendors to have rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and proper medical device sales authorization under Japanese law. The bidding process includes a briefing session and submission deadlines specified in the notice.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: FUKUSHIMA Takashi, Director of the General Affairs Department, Kagoshima University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#15 - Bit Error Rate Tester Complete Set

Open tender

This procurement is for a complete set of a Bit Error Rate Tester. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, and the delivery location will be as specified in the bidding documents. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest valid bid within the price limit calculated as 100/110 of the estimated contract amount.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of the Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#16 - Outsourcing of Operations for Yucho Integrated Information System at Osaka Savings Center

Open tender

This procurement is for outsourcing the operations of the Yucho Integrated Information System at the Osaka Savings Operations Center. The contract period is from January 4, 2027 to January 31, 2032. The detailed specifications are provided in the tender documents. The place of performance is the Osaka Savings Operations Center of Yucho Bank.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: MORITA Tetsuo, Director of Yucho Bank Osaka Savings Operations Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#17 - Okazaki Three-Institution High-Speed Core Network System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete high-speed core network system for three institutions in Okazaki by the National Institutes of Natural Sciences. The contract includes performance, functionality, and technical requirements evaluated by comprehensive scoring. Delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, to the Okazaki Information Network Management Office.

  • Publication date: August 17, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes of Natural Sciences
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • 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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