Japan Opportunities - August 21, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 86
  • Relevant (shown): 29 (22 active, 7 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 57
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Data, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Survey and Research for Migration of Care Insurance Data System to Government Cloud

Open tender

This procurement covers comprehensive survey and research services aimed at migrating the data management system for care insurance providers, care managers, and business management structures to the government cloud. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the contracting officer. Submission of documents demonstrating creativity and novelty is required for evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 13:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kumaki Masato, Director of the Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Government Systems

#2 - Provision of Time and Attendance Management Services

Open tender

This tender is for the provision of comprehensive time and attendance management services for the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF). The contract period extends from the signing date until March 31, 2030, with the fulfillment location designated by GPIF. Participation requires registration in the qualified service provider list and compliance with specified tender conditions.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Masahiro Kikkawa, Accounting Manager, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Operation, Maintenance, Cloud Use, and Upgrade of Reception System Using Public Personal Authentication Service

Open tender

This tender is for the operation, maintenance, cloud service utilization, and upgrade of a reception system that uses a public personal authentication service. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2030. Bidders must submit documents related to performance, functions, and technology as part of a comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yasuo HORI, Director of the Employment Insurance Division, Employment Security Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#4 - Modification and Operation/Maintenance of Vaccination-related Information Database

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the modification, operation, and maintenance of a vaccination-related information database. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is soliciting comments on the draft specifications for these services. The deadline for submitting comments is September 11, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 11, 2026, 11:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ikegami Naoki, Director of the Accounting Division, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#5 - Integrated Office Application System

Open tender

Procurement of an integrated office application system for National University Corporation Ehime University Hospital. Delivery is required by October 30, 2026, with submission deadline on September 24, 2026. Participation requires qualifications including rapid after-sale service and maintenance capability.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshige Nishina, President, National University Corporation Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#6 - Development of Data Distribution Platform with AI Research Metadata Generation

Open tender

This tender is for the development of a data distribution platform equipped with AI-based research metadata generation functions. The contract requires delivery by March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the contract officer. The procurement specifications and details are provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yu KIRENGAWA, Director of the Inter-University Research Institute Corporation National Institute of Informatics
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Data, Software and Information Systems

#7 - Wireless LAN System for Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete wireless LAN system for the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at the University of Tokyo. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, and the contract will be awarded based on a reverse auction system. Bidders must meet specified qualifications and provide proof of rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Teruo FUJII, President of the University of Tokyo
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#8 - Comprehensive Clinical Laboratory System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a comprehensive clinical laboratory system to be delivered to the National University Corporation Ehime University Hospital by March 31, 2027. Participation requires qualifications including rapid after-sale service and maintenance capabilities and a medical device sales license under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshige Nishina, President, National University Corporation Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#9 - Sterile Item Management System Complete Set

Open tender

The National University Corporation Hokkaido University is procuring a complete sterile item management system for Hokkaido University Hospital. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027. Bidders must demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and hold a medical device sales license under relevant Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kiyohiro HOUKIN, President, The National University Corporation Hokkaido University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#10 - Next-generation robot-assisted endoscopic surgical system

Open tender

Kyoto University is procuring a next-generation robot-assisted endoscopic surgical system to be delivered by March 31, 2027, for its affiliated hospital. The procurement requires submission of documents related to performance, functionality, and technology for comprehensive evaluation. Bidders must demonstrate rapid after-sales service, maintenance capabilities, and a license for selling medical devices under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nagahiro Minato, President, Kyoto University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical

#11 - Procurement of A High Microwave Band Channel Sounder Signal Generator, B HLA Testing Automation Device, C Beamline Core Equipment

Open tender

Kyoto University is soliciting bids for three equipment sets: (A) a high microwave band channel sounder arbitrary signal generator, (B) an automated device for HLA testing, and (C) core beamline equipment. Delivery deadlines and locations vary by item, with detailed specifications provided in the bidding documents. Participation requires compliance with university procurement rules and qualification under national competitive standards.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 25, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nagahiro NAGAMINATO, Kyoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#12 - Management and Operation Outsourcing of Medical Materials Logistics and Procurement (SPD)

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive management and operation outsourcing of medical materials logistics and procurement management (SPD) at the National Hospital Organization Hakodate Medical Center. The contract period is from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2030. The procurement includes all costs required for the fulfillment of the service and will be awarded based on a comprehensive evaluation method.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 18, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Norihiko SHIIYA, Director of the National Hospital Organization Hakodate Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#13 - Large-scale Continuous Seismic Waveform Data Analysis System and University Hospital Management Accounting System

Open tender

The University of Tokyo is conducting an open competitive tender for two procurements: (A) a large-scale continuous seismic waveform data analysis system, and (B) a management accounting system for a national university hospital. Delivery deadlines are March 31, 2027, with locations at the Earthquake Research Institute and the University of Tokyo Hospital respectively. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 16, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Teruo FUJII, President of The University of Tokyo
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Software and Information Systems

#14 - Complete X-ray CT Combined SPECT System

Request for comments

Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine Hospital requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of a complete X-ray CT combined SPECT system. The notice includes details on submission deadlines, contact information, and a briefing session scheduled for September 3, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Sonoda Junhiko, Director of Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#15 - Image Processing Workstations, 8 units

Open tender

Procurement of eight image processing workstations for the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center. Delivery deadline is January 31, 2027, with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Participation requires qualification under Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare standards and proof of after-sales service capability.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroaki Hiraga, Director of National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical

#16 - Hospital Information Management System and Related Equipment

Request for comments

Osaka University requests comments on the draft specifications for the procurement of a hospital information management system and related equipment. The draft specifications are available from August 21 to September 18, 2026, with a briefing session scheduled for August 27, 2026. Submission deadline for comments is September 18, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kumanojo Jun, President of Osaka University
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#17 - Sealed Source Brachytherapy System Complete Set

Open tender

Nagasaki University is procuring a complete sealed source brachytherapy system for medical treatment. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the system will be installed at Nagasaki University Hospital. Bidders must submit documents related to performance, functionality, and technology for comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Takeshi NAGAYASU, President of Nagasaki University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#18 - Full-body Magnetic Resonance Imaging System (Lease) Complete Set

Open tender

Kyoto University is soliciting bids for leasing a full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system to be installed at Kyoto University Hospital. The lease period is from June 1, 2027, to May 31, 2032. Bidders must submit documents related to performance, functionality, and technology for comprehensive evaluation.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nagaminato Nagahiro, Kyoto University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#19 - Complete Ultrasound Diagnostic Equipment Set

Open tender

Niigata University is soliciting bids for a complete set of ultrasound diagnostic equipment to be delivered to the Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital by March 31, 2027. The procurement requires bidders to demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and certification for medical device sales under Japanese law.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nobuyuki SAITO, Director of the General Affairs Department, Niigata University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#20 - Complete Remote ICU System

Open tender

Kobe University is soliciting bids for a complete remote ICU system to be delivered to the International Cancer Medical and Research Center of its Faculty of Medicine. The procurement includes all components of the remote ICU system with delivery by February 28, 2026. Bidders must demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and hold required medical device sales permits.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mutsumi Moriyama, Contract Officer, Kobe University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare

#21 - Complete EEG System and Intraoperative Navigation System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete EEG system and an intraoperative navigation system for the National Hospital Organization Shizuoka Epilepsy and Neurological Medical Center. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, and the procurement includes all costs related to delivery. Participation requires certification for medical device sales under Japanese law and relevant Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare qualifications.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Makoto Ujihara, Director, National Hospital Organization Shizuoka Epilepsy and Neurological Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#22 - Anesthesia Record System DWH Program Package

Open tender

Oita University is procuring a complete Data Warehouse (DWH) program package for an anesthesia record system. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to Oita University Hospital. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria including medical device sales permits and after-sales service capabilities.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Oda Shirou, Contract Officer, Oita University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (7)

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 - Operation Support Services for Advanced Information Utilization System

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for operation support services for an advanced information utilization system. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The expected contract date is September 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Tokyo Application System Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Director of the Information System Group, Nippon Export and Investment Insurance
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Upgrade package for MRI device for radiation therapy planning

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for an upgrade package of an MRI device used in radiation therapy planning. The contract is planned to be awarded to Philips Japan K.K. due to technical reasons precluding competition. The scheduled contract date is September 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Philips Japan K.K.
  • Procuring entity: Moriya Mutsumi, Contracting Officer, Kobe University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#3 - Maintenance of Radiation Therapy System (Varian Linear Accelerator No.1)

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for maintenance services of the radiation therapy system, specifically the Varian Linear Accelerator No.1, at the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center. The contract is planned to be awarded by September 30, 2026, through single tendering due to absence of competition for technical reasons.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Joko Co., Ltd. Sapporo Branch
  • Procuring entity: Hiraga Hiroaki, Director of the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#4 - Procurement of Radiation Therapy Equipment

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the procurement of radiation therapy equipment by the National Hospital Organization Kobe Medical Center. The contract is planned for October 1, 2026, and the sole-source vendor is Elekta K.K., citing protection of exclusive rights under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Elekta K.K.
  • Procuring entity: Tetsuo AMIKI, Director of National Hospital Organization Kobe Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#5 - Maintenance of Radiation Therapy System Peripheral Equipment

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for maintenance services of peripheral equipment related to radiation therapy systems at the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center. The contract is planned for single tendering due to absence of competition for technical reasons, with award expected by September 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Tokimitsu Co., Ltd. Sapporo Branch
  • Procuring entity: Hiraga Hiroaki, Director of the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#6 - MRI Equipment Maintenance Service

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for comprehensive maintenance services for MRI equipment at the National Hospital Organization Fukushima Hospital. The contract is planned as a single tender due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, with Philips Japan Ltd. as the intended contractor. The contract award is expected on September 25, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 25, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Philips Japan Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Sugiura Yoshiyasu, Director of the National Hospital Organization Fukushima Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Clinical Network Support System Full Set (Second Lease Renewal)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the renewal of a lease for a complete Clinical Network Support System at Tottori University. The contract is planned for September 30, 2026, and single tendering is used due to absence of competition for technical reasons. The intended contractor is Secom Sanin Co., Ltd.

  • Publication date: August 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Secom Sanin Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Sho Harada, President of Tottori University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare

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