Japan Tenders - August 28, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 45
  • Relevant (shown): 18 (8 active, 0 sole-source notices, 10 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 27
  • Tags: AI, Digitization, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Quantum, Research, Semiconductor, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Superconducting Circuit Design Software for Qufab PHSTP PDK Development

Open tender

Procurement of a complete superconducting circuit design software set for PDK development targeting the Qufab PHSTP process at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Delivery is required by December 21, 2026, with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Participation requires qualification under AIST procurement rules.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HASHIMOTO Takuya, Director of the Procurement Division for National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Quantum, Semiconductor, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Development and Operation of 2027 Employment Status Survey Online System

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive development, operation, and maintenance of the online survey system for the 2027 Employment Status Survey. Contract period, delivery location, and other conditions are defined by the specifications. The procurement includes all related services as specified.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAGASHIMA Katsutoshi, Director General, Statistics Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#3 - Maintenance of Optical and Transport Channel Equipment for XAFS Beamline

Open tender

This tender is for the maintenance and fabrication of optical and beam transport components for the XAFS beamline at the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology. Delivery terms, location, and detailed conditions are specified in the tender documentation. Participation requires qualification under national regulations and proof of rapid after-sales service capability.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HATTORI Masahiko, Director of Department of Financial Affairs, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#4 - All-in-One Fluorescence Microscope Set

Open tender

Procurement of an all-in-one fluorescence microscope set by the National Cancer Center. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027, with delivery and installation at the National Cancer Center. Bidding is by lowest price method including all related costs.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mano Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#5 - Maintenance of Terminal Equipment for Foreigners Entry/Exit Info System Supporting Online Residency Application

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive maintenance services of terminal equipment used in the Foreigners Entry/Exit Information System, which supports the promotion of online residency application processing. The contract includes all maintenance tasks as specified in the tender documents, with performance location designated by the Deputy Director of the Immigration Services Agency. The contract award will be based on the lowest valid bid within the estimated price range.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAITO Soichiro, Deputy Director of the Immigration Services Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#6 - Supply of Terminal Equipment for Foreigners' Immigration Info System Supporting Online Residence Application Acceleration

Open tender

This procurement is for the supply of terminal equipment and related items for the Foreigners' Immigration Information System to support accelerated processing of online residence applications. The specifications, fulfillment period, and location will be determined according to the tender documents and instructions from the Deputy Commissioner of the Immigration Services Agency. The contract award will be based on a competitive bidding process with detailed qualification requirements.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAITO Soichiro, Obligating officer Director of the Deputy Commissioner Immigration Services Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems

#7 - Commissioning operation of Yucho comprehensive information system at Fukuoka Savings Center

Open tender

This procurement is for commissioning the operation of the Yucho comprehensive information system at the Fukuoka Postal Savings Operation Center. The contract period is from January 4, 2027, to January 31, 2032, and the work location is the Fukuoka Postal Savings Operation Center. Qualification requires passing JAPAN POST BANK's examination for equipment manufacturing or purchasing tenders.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Fumiaki Mizumoto Director General of Fukuoka Postal Savings Operation Center, JAPAN POST BANK Co., Ltd
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems

#8 - 3D CAD/CAM Systems for Six Polytechnic Institutions

Open tender

This procurement is for leasing six sets of 3D CAD/CAM systems for various polytechnic junior colleges and centers in Japan. The lease period is from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2032, with locations specified in the tender specifications. Participation requires meeting certain legal and qualification criteria.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 27, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ichiro Baba, Executive Director of Accounting Department, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (10)

#1 - Repair of New Logistics System (Application Incompatibility)

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the consignment of repair work for a new logistics system to address application incompatibility issues. The contract is planned to be awarded on September 18, 2026, to NEC Corporation. The procurement is classified under codes 71 and 27 and is justified under the Agreement on Government Procurement for reasons of interchangeability.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 18, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: HIKAGE Satoshi, Agent of Head Office contracting entity Japan Post Co., Ltd
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Practical Evaluation (PoC) of Inspection Item Code Mapping Using Generative AI

Open tender

The National Cancer Center is procuring a practical evaluation (Proof of Concept) service for inspection item code mapping using generative AI. The contract period is from the contract signing date until February 26, 2027. Delivery and performance locations include the National Cancer Center and contracted sites.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hirayuki Mano, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Healthcare

#3 - VICS Operation Data Update and Configuration Work

Open tender

This procurement concerns the update and configuration of operation data for the Vehicle Information and Communication System (VICS) managed by the Tohoku Regional Development Bureau. The work includes creating updated data reflecting new road openings and changes, installing and verifying data on VICS relay servers, and performing necessary system settings and improvements. The contract period ends on March 17, 2027, and the work location is specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kojima Yu, Director of the Tohoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems, Digitization

#4 - Consular Business Information System: Consular Equipment Setting Updates

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns updating the settings of consular-related equipment as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs information network renewal. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Fujitsu Limited as the intended vendor, citing compatibility reasons under the Agreement on Government Procurement.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 17, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: Sugawara Kiyoyuki, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems

#5 - Manufacture of Kumamoto Bureau Information Transmission Equipment FY2026

Open tender

This procurement is for the manufacture of information transmission equipment as specified by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for the Kumamoto Bureau in FY2026. The contract period is from the day after contract conclusion until March 15, 2027, with performance location at the Kumamoto River and National Highway Office. Participation requires qualification under the unified national certification for manufacturing electrical and communication equipment in the Kyushu-Okinawa region.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: WADA Kenya, Director of Kumamoto River and National Highway Office, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#6 - Home Use Respiratory Support Devices for Existing Patients

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns a single tendering procedure for home use respiratory support devices intended for existing patients. The contract is planned for September 18, 2026, and the procurement is based on the protection of exclusive rights under the Government Procurement Agreement. The intended vendors include Central Medical Co., Ltd., Teijin Healthcare Co., Ltd., Fukuda Lifetech Hokushinetsu Co., Ltd., and MITAS Co., Ltd.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 18, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Central Medical Co., Ltd., Teijin Healthcare Co., Ltd., Fukuda Lifetech Hokushinetsu Co., Ltd., MITAS Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Manabu Sakagami, Director of National Hospital Organization Kanazawa Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#7 - FY2026 Administrator Privilege System Server Migration and Operation Verification

Open tender

This procurement concerns the migration and operation verification of the administrator privilege system server related to the update of general affairs servers at the Shikoku Regional Development Bureau. The contract period is from the day after contract conclusion until March 26, 2027. The work location is the Shikoku Regional Development Bureau.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Okuda Akihisa, Director of the Shikoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#8 - Construction of the Debt Management System Environment and Related System Integration FY2026

Open tender

This procurement is for the construction of the debt management system environment and integration with related systems, including server updates for general affairs. The contract period is from the day after contract signing until March 26, 2027, to be performed at the Shikoku Regional Development Bureau. The procurement will be conducted via an open competitive tender using the electronic procurement system GEPS.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Okuda Akihisa, Director of the Shikoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#9 - Central Imaging Assessment Services for Physician-Initiated Clinical Trials

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive central imaging assessment services related to physician-initiated clinical trials at the National Cancer Center. The contract period extends until December 27, 2030, with service locations at the National Cancer Center and contracted sites. The selection will be based on a lowest-price bidding method with detailed cost inclusions.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Manno Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - Development, Implementation, and Maintenance of Transaction Data Batch Interface System

Open tender

Kanpo Life Insurance Co., Ltd. is seeking bids for the development, implementation, and maintenance of a transaction data batch interface system. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2033. Detailed specifications and performance requirements are provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: August 28, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 11:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Atsushi Tachibana Deputy President Representative Executive Officer JAPAN POST INSURANCE Co
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

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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