Japan Tenders - September 1, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 72
  • Relevant (shown): 31 (20 active, 0 sole-source notices, 11 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 41
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digitization, Energy, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Purchase of Business Intelligence Tool Licenses

Open tender

The Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) is procuring licenses for business intelligence tools. The contract period is from the contract signing date until December 31, 2028, with fulfillment at a location designated by GPIF. Detailed specifications and conditions are provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Masahiro Kikkawa, Accounting Manager, Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Design, Development, Maintenance, and Operation of New Software for Filing and Electronic Applications

Open tender

This tender is for the design and development of new software for filing and electronic application creation, including application program maintenance and operation management services. The contract period extends until March 31, 2030, with work locations designated by the Japan Pension Service. Participation requires compliance with specified qualifications and submission of documents by October 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 9, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAITO Keisuke, Director of the Procurement Management Department, Japan Pension Service
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Comprehensive Operational Support Services for UR-N ET FY2026

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive operational support services related to the UR-N ET system for fiscal year 2026. The contract period runs from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2032, with specifications defined by the provided documents. Bidders must meet strict qualification criteria including information security certifications and prior operational support experience for similar systems with over 3,000 users.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 6, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAHARA Hiroyuki, Director of the General Affairs Department, Urban Renaissance Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#4 - Vascular Intervention Simulator Trainer Set

Open tender

Niigata University is procuring a complete set of vascular intervention simulator trainers to be delivered by March 31, 2027, to Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital. The procurement includes requirements for rapid after-sale service and maintenance, and suppliers must have appropriate medical device sales certification.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toshiyuki Someya, President, National University Corporation Niigata University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#5 - Robotic Arm Surgical Support System for Artificial Joint Replacement

Open tender

Ehime University is procuring a complete robotic arm surgical support system specifically for artificial joint replacement surgery. The procurement includes submission of documents related to performance, functions, and technology for comprehensive evaluation. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, to the Ehime University Medical School Hospital.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hironobu Nishina, Director of Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical

#6 - NGS Library Adjustment Automation System Complete Set

Open tender

Yamaguchi University is procuring a complete automated system for NGS library adjustment. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the system will be installed at the Ogushi Campus joint research building. Participation requires certification for medical device sales and a maintenance service structure.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HASEZAWA Yukio, President of Yamaguchi University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#7 - Medical Fee Automatic Payment Machine Set

Open tender

The University of Osaka is procuring a complete set of medical fee automatic payment machines for its affiliated hospital. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the procurement includes requirements for rapid after-sale service and maintenance. Participation requires qualification under university and national regulations.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: KUMANOGOH Atsushi, President, The University of Osaka
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare

#8 - Complete Hybrid Surgery System

Open tender

The National University Corporation Shiga University of Medical Science is procuring a complete hybrid surgery 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. Eligibility includes certification for medical device sales and a rapid after-sales service system.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toyama Ikuo, President, The National University Corporation Shiga University of Medical Science
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#9 - High-Function Patient Simulator System (Adult, Pediatric, Infant) 1 Set

Open tender

Procurement of a high-function patient simulator system covering adult, pediatric, and infant models is announced by National University Corporation Niigata University. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital. Participation requires certification for medical device sales and a rapid after-sales service system.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toshiyuki Someya, President, National University Corporation Niigata University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - Complete Artificial Heart-Lung System

Open tender

Nagasaki University is procuring a complete artificial heart-lung system to be delivered by March 31, 2027, at Nagasaki University Hospital. The procurement requires submission of documents related to performance, function, and technology for comprehensive evaluation. Eligibility includes certification for medical device sales and a rapid after-sales service system.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAGAYASU Takeshi, President of Nagasaki University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#11 - Complete Artificial Heart-Lung Machine Set

Open tender

Nagasaki University is procuring a complete artificial heart-lung machine set to be delivered to Nagasaki University Hospital by March 31, 2027. The procurement requires submission of documents related to performance, functionality, and technology for comprehensive evaluation. Eligibility includes certification for medical device sales and a system for rapid after-sales service and maintenance.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAGAYASU Takeshi, President of Nagasaki University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#12 - Complete set of whole-body X-ray CT diagnostic equipment

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of whole-body X-ray CT diagnostic equipment for the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the location is the Hokkaido Cancer Center. Participation requires compliance with specific qualification criteria and proof of a rapid after-sales service and maintenance system.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroaki Hiraga, Director of the National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#13 - Complete set of cataract and vitreous surgery equipment

Open tender

Akita University is soliciting bids for a complete set of cataract and vitreous surgery equipment to be delivered by March 31, 2027, to the Akita University Hospital. The procurement includes medical devices and requires bidders to have appropriate medical device sales licenses and after-sales service capabilities. The bid submission deadline is October 23, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NANATANI Yoshihiro, Director of Akita University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#14 - Complete Urological X-ray Fluoroscopy Diagnostic Equipment

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of urological X-ray fluoroscopy diagnostic equipment for the National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center. Delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, to a specified location at the medical center. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including licensing for high-level medical device sales and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Shibata Satoshi, Director of the National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#15 - Complete Surgical Operating Table System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete surgical operating table system for Kobe University Hospital. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027, and the system must be delivered to the Kobe University Medical School Hospital. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria including medical device sales licensing and after-sales service capabilities.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Moriyama Mutsu, Director of Contract Affairs, National University Corporation Kobe University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#16 - Complete Radiation Monitoring System

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete radiation monitoring system for the National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center. The contract includes all costs related to purchase and delivery, with a delivery deadline of March 31, 2027. Eligibility requires specific certifications including a license for highly controlled medical devices and a maintenance service system.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Shibata Satoshi, Director of the National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#17 - Analysis and Organization of Post-Irradiation Testing Technology for Standardization of Fusion Reactor Structural Materials

Open tender

This procurement concerns the analysis and organization of post-irradiation testing technologies related to the standardization of structural materials for fusion reactors. The contract performance location is the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture, with a deadline for completion on March 19, 2027. The procurement includes submission of a non-affiliation pledge and compliance with specific qualification requirements.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsuda Yoshihiro, Director of the General Affairs Department, Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Energy

#18 - Whole-body X-ray CT diagnostic system

Open tender

Procurement of a whole-body X-ray CT diagnostic system at the National Medical Care Center Okumitsukyouen. The contract period is from the signing date until March 31, 2027. Submission and bidding will be conducted via an electronic procurement system, with paper bids allowed upon approval.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Sohma Daisuke, Director Administration Department, National Sanatorium Okukomyoen
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#19 - Use of American Chemical Society (ACS) e-journal service

Open tender

The University of Tsukuba is procuring the use of the American Chemical Society (ACS) electronic journal service for the period from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. The contract includes one set of the ACS e-journal service, with fulfillment location specified by the obligating officer. Participation requires specific qualifications and proof of rapid after-sale service capability.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HIMIYA Naoki, The Obligating Officer Vice President, University of Tsukuba
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Digitization

#20 - Campus Information Network System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete campus information network system for University of Toyama. Delivery is required by March 26, 2027, to locations specified by the contracting officer. Bidders must meet qualification criteria including rapid after-sale service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Masami Matsumoto, The Obligating Officer Director-General Administration Bureau, University of Toyama
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (11)

#1 - Use of Cloud-Based Human Resource Management System Service

Open tender

This tender is for the use of a cloud-based human resource management system service at Tohoku University. The contract period is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027, with service delivery at the university's main administrative office. Participation requires qualification under national or university-specific competitive standards for service provision in the Tohoku region.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: IZU Hitoshi, Vice President of Tohoku University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Procurement of Vulnerability-related System JVN iPedia/MyJVN Operating Platform

Open tender

This procurement concerns the acquisition of the operating platform for the vulnerability-related system JVN iPedia/MyJVN by the Innovation Platform Agency, Japan. The contract details, execution period, and bidding method are defined in the bidding documents. Submission requires a confidentiality pledge and adherence to the bidding instructions.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Saito Hiroshi, Director of the Innovation Platform Agency, Japan
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Cloud

#3 - Additional Modifications for Long-term Care Insurance Database and Third-party Provision System (FY2027)

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for additional modifications to the Long-term Care Insurance Comprehensive Database and the Third-party Provision System for FY2027. The procurement involves operation, maintenance, and improvement tasks for these systems managed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Okita Shunya and Satoru Origuchi, Health and Welfare Bureau for the Elderly, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#4 - Statistical Analysis Services for JCOG2111A

Open tender

Procurement of comprehensive statistical analysis services for the JCOG2111A study by the National Cancer Center. The contract period extends until March 31, 2030, with work performed at the National Cancer Center and contracted locations. The procurement follows an open competitive bidding process based on lowest price.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 25, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Manno Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data

#5 - Physiological Function Testing System Complete Set

Request for comments

Kyoto University has completed drafting specifications for a complete physiological function testing system and is requesting comments on the draft. The system is classified under item categories 22 and 31, and the deadline for submitting comments is October 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: UEDA Tadahiro, Kyoto University
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#6 - Optune Lua and Service Provision Package

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the purchase and provision of the Optune Lua system and related services as a single tender. The contract is planned for September 24, 2026, awarded without competition due to technical reasons to Novocure Ltd.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 24, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Novocure Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: KATO Tatsuo, Director of the National Hospital Organization Nagara Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#7 - Modification of Wavelength Tunable Laser System

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology is soliciting bids for the modification of a wavelength tunable laser system according to the provided specifications. The contract execution deadline is January 15, 2027, and the place of execution will be as specified in the tender documents. Submission of a non-affiliation pledge regarding organized crime groups is required.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hattori Masahiko, Director of Finance Department, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#8 - Ion Chromatograph Analysis System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete ion chromatograph analysis system for identifying and measuring concentrations of anion and cation components. Delivery is required by February 12, 2027, to the Tsukuba Center West Office of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Specifications define the detailed requirements.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of the Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Procurement of Gas Plasma Sterilizer Set

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete gas plasma sterilizer set for the National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center. Delivery period and location will be as specified in the tender documents. The procurement is conducted by open competitive bidding with specific qualification requirements for suppliers.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 1, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Hayato Takayama, Director of National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#10 - FY2026 Nagasaki Prison Multi-Channel Broadcasting System Renewal

Open tender

Procurement for the renewal and installation of a multi-channel broadcasting system at Nagasaki Prison, including equipment such as program controllers, matrix switchers, BD decks, and schedule management PCs. The system broadcasts terrestrial digital TV and in-house DVD/BD video simultaneously over existing TV distribution lines within the facility. Delivery and installation are to be completed by March 26, 2027.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: ISOGAI Masayuki, Director of Nagasaki Prison, Ministry of Justice
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom, Software and Information Systems

#11 - Version Upgrade of Human Resources, Payroll and Attendance Management System

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns a discretionary contract for the version upgrade of a human resources, payroll, and attendance management system. The contract is planned for October 1, 2026, and will be awarded to Nissay Com Inc. due to compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: September 1, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Nissay Com Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Nippon Export and Investment Insurance, Director of the Human Resources Department
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

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