Japan Opportunities - August 27, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 24
  • Relevant (shown): 9 (8 active, 1 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 15
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Surgical Planning Workstation Complete Set

Open tender

Yamaguchi University is procuring a complete set of surgical planning workstations to be delivered by February 28, 2027, for its affiliated medical hospital. The procurement requires bidders to have rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and meet specific qualification criteria set by the university president.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yamaguchi University, Director Hasezawa Yukio
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical

#2 - Rental of ENT Endoscope System

Open tender

This tender is for the rental of an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) endoscope system for Yokohama Rosai Hospital. The contract period is from December 1, 2026, to November 30, 2031, with delivery at Yokohama Rosai Hospital. Bidders must meet specified qualifications including medical device sales permits and after-service maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mikami Yoji, Director of Yokohama Rosai Hospital, Independent Administrative Institution Labor Health and Safety Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#3 - Procurement of Smartphone Terminals

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of smartphone terminals for the National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center. Delivery is required by December 31, 2026, and the place of delivery is the medical center. Bidders must meet specified qualification criteria including licensing under pharmaceutical and medical device laws.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ogawa Satoshi, Director of the National Hospital Organization Takasaki General Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#4 - Full-body X-ray CT Scanner System Procurement Plan

Request for comments

Yamaguchi University has completed the draft specifications for the procurement of a full-body X-ray CT scanner system. The borrowing period is from May 1, 2027, to April 30, 2037, and the equipment will be installed at the Yamaguchi University Hospital. Comments on the draft specifications are invited until September 28, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yukio HASEZAWA, President of Yamaguchi University
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#5 - FY2026 Aerial Photography for Road Projects (Yamagata)

Open tender

This procurement is for aerial photography services related to road projects in Yamagata Prefecture for fiscal year 2026. The contract requires submission of bids via an electronic procurement system or paper, with detailed specifications and deadlines provided in the bidding documents. The contract execution deadline is November 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Naotake OKAMOTO, Director of Yamagata River and National Highway Office, Tohoku Regional Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#6 - Construction of Sleep Evaluation System Demonstration Research Version

Open tender

The National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry is procuring the construction of a sleep evaluation system demonstration research version. The contract includes system delivery by January 15, 2027, and maintenance until March 31, 2027. The procurement will be awarded by lowest price bid and performed at the Center's location.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 15, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuyuki NAKAGOME, Director of the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Research

#7 - "Workplace Safety Site" Web Server Environment Security Operation and Maintenance

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive security operation and maintenance services of the Web server environment used for the "Workplace Safety Site" system. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with work performed at the Labor Safety and Health Research Institute in Kiyose, Tokyo. The contractor must have experience with Web server systems (Linux/Apache), network construction, and IaaS operation, and hold ISO27001, ISO9001, and Privacy Mark certifications.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Katsutoshi DAITO, Director of the Labor Safety and Health Research Institute, Independent Administrative Institution for Worker Health and Safety
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#8 - "Workplace Safety Site" Production Operation Cloud Infrastructure Resource Survey

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive investigation and maintenance services related to the cloud infrastructure resources necessary for the production operation of the "Workplace Safety Site" web server environment. The contract period is from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with work performed at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health in Kiyose, Tokyo. Requirements include experience with Linux/Apache web servers, network construction, IaaS operation, and certifications such as ISO27001, ISO9001, and Privacy Mark.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Daitou Katsutoshi, Director of the Contract Office, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Independent Administrative Institution
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems
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 - AI Speech Synthesis Model Training and App Development for Broadcast Integration

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the comprehensive development of model training and applications for AI speech synthesis technology aimed at integration with broadcast production sites. The contract is planned as a single tender with the General Incorporated Foundation NHK Foundation. The scheduled contract date is September 16, 2026.

  • Publication date: August 27, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 16, 2026
  • Intended vendor: General Incorporated Foundation NHK Foundation
  • Procuring entity: Kaneko Yutaka, Director of the Accounting Bureau, NHK
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

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