Japan Tenders - August 28, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 41
  • Relevant (shown): 9 (4 active, 0 sole-source notices, 5 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 32
  • Tags: AI, 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: Takuya HASHIMOTO, 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: Katsutoshi NAGASHIMA, Director General, Statistics Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#3 - 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: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kenya WADA, Director of Kumamoto River and National Highway Office, Kyushu Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#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
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (5)

#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: Satoshi HIKAGE, 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 - 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

#4 - 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

#5 - 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

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