Japan Opportunities - August 20, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 42
  • Relevant (shown): 7 (5 active, 2 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 35
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Government Systems, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Construction and Maintenance of New Financial Accounting System

Open tender

This tender is for the construction and maintenance of a new financial accounting system for the Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency. The contract period extends from the day after contract signing until August 31, 2033. Bidders must meet specific qualifications including ISMS certification and prior experience with accounting system projects.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Masafumi Takahashi, Executive Vice-President, Japan Expressway Holding and Debt Repayment Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Cybersecurity

#2 - Complete set of biometric information monitoring system

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a complete biometric information monitoring system. The procuring entity is the National Hospital Organization Shikoku Medical Center for Children and Adults. The deadline for submitting comments is September 24, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 24, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Maeda Kazutoshi, Director of the National Hospital Organization Shikoku Medical Center for Children and Adults
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#3 - Lease and Maintenance of Electronic Application System Server Equipment FY2026-FY2031

Open tender

This tender is for the lease and maintenance services of server equipment related to the electronic application system for the period from FY2026 through FY2031. The contract includes all related costs such as transportation and insurance, with performance locations designated by the Japan Pension Service. The bidding process is electronic, with provisions for paper bids under specific conditions.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Keisuke NAITO, Director of the Procurement Management Department, Japan Pension Service
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#4 - Manufacture and Installation of Communication I/F Equipment for Kyushu Block MISE

Open tender

This tender is for the manufacture and installation of communication interface (I/F) equipment for the Kyushu Block's MISE (Monitor and Information Sharing Equipment) at Oita and Kagoshima airports. The work includes removal of existing equipment, installation of cables and related materials, and setup of media converters and optical termination boxes. The contract period is until March 19, 2027, with delivery locations specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Umezawa Daisuke, Director-General of West Japan Civil Aviation Bureau
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#5 - Manufacture of a NanoTerasu Anomaly Detection System (RE-08949)

Open tender

Open competitive tender by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) for the manufacture of an anomaly detection system for NanoTerasu. Bid-related documents and technical screening materials are due by September 10, 2026, 17:00 JST; bids are opened on September 30, 2026. The contract is awarded to the lowest-priced valid bid that passes technical screening.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) Headquarters / National Institute of Radiological Sciences
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Manufacturing
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (2)

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 - Contract for Cloud Service and ID Connect Service for Reception Fee My Page

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns a contract for cloud services related to the reception fee My Page and an ID Connect service. The contract is planned to be awarded to NEC Corporation on September 9, 2026, citing compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 9, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Yutaka KANEKO, Director of the Accounting Bureau, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Statistical System Adaptation for Medical Fee Revision and Cancer Screening

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns statistical system adaptations related to upstream system renovations for medical fee revisions, promotion of health programs for dependents, and cancer screening. The contract is planned for October 1, 2026, and will be awarded by single tendering to Hitachi, Ltd. due to interchangeability requirements.

  • Publication date: August 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Yusaku Sanada, Contract Group, Headquarters, Japan Health Insurance Association
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Healthcare

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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