Japan Tenders - September 9, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 50
  • Relevant (shown): 15 (2 active, 1 sole-source notices, 12 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 35
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Government Systems, Healthcare, IoT, Medical, Quantum, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Purchase of Network Switches for Control Testing

Open tender

This procurement is for the purchase of network switches and related equipment for control testing, to be delivered and installed at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Institute by November 27, 2026. The contract will be awarded by lowest bid within the estimated price range. The procurement is managed by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 16, 2026, 14:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: YAMANOU Hiroyuki, Director of the Management Department, Naka Fusion Science and Technology Institute, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#2 - Comprehensive Network Operation and Monitoring Services for JASSO

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive network operation and monitoring services for the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO). The contract includes performance, functionality, and technical requirements as detailed in the bidding documents. The contract period ends March 31, 2032, with location and other conditions specified in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: YOSHIOKA Tomoya, President of Japan Student Services Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity
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 - Modification delegation for daily closing and fund management system (Phase 2)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the delegation of modification work for the daily closing and fund management system as part of infrastructure renewal Phase 2. The contract is planned as a discretionary contract by Japan Post Co., Ltd. The scheduled contract date is February 1, 2027.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: February 1, 2027
  • Procuring entity: Japan Post Co., Ltd. - HIKAGE Satoshi
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (12)

#1 - Consular Cloud: Overseas Traveler App Development & Residency Notification Personalization

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns development work for the Consular Cloud system, specifically the overseas traveler application (tentative name) and personalization of residency notification. The contract is planned as a single tender with Fujisoft Inc. as the intended vendor. The procuring entity is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Affairs Bureau Policy Division.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 29, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujisoft Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Sugawara Kiyoyuki, Director of the Accounting Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#2 - Application Modification for Information Collaboration System in Info Provision Network

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the comprehensive modification of applications for the information collaboration system related to the renewal of the information provision network system. The contract is planned for October 1, 2026, and the intended vendor is NTT DATA Corporation. The procurement is based on exclusive rights protection and compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NTT DATA Corporation
  • Procuring entity: YOSHIOKA Tomoya, Director of the Japan Student Services Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - Operation of Contact Center for Medical Institutions on Online Qualification Confirmation System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure is for the operation of a contact center serving medical institutions related to the online qualification confirmation system. The contract is planned to be awarded on October 1, 2026, to Accenture K.K. due to lack of competition for technical reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Accenture K.K.
  • Procuring entity: Saijo Manabu, Director of the Contract Management Section, Finance Department, Social Insurance Medical Fee Payment Fund
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare

#4 - Maintenance of Backup System for Cybersecurity Measures

Open tender

Ehime University is soliciting bids for comprehensive maintenance services of a backup system related to cybersecurity measures. The system is located at the Ehime University Medical School Hospital and the contract period is from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2027. Details are specified in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 30, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nishina Hiroshige, President of Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#5 - Consular Affairs Information System (Visa Support System) Visa AP Modification (iAPI Support)

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure concerns the modification of the Visa Application Processing (AP) component of the Consular Affairs Information System, specifically to support iAPI. The contract is planned for September 29, 2026, and the intended contractor is Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd. The procurement is justified under the government procurement agreement for compatibility reasons.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 29, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Sugawara Kiyoyuki, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#6 - High-Precision Laser Frequency Noise Analyzer

Open tender

Procurement of a high-precision laser frequency noise analyzer used to accurately measure frequency noise and linewidth of laser light for atomic excitation and optical tweezers in optical quantum computers. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, to the Tsukuba Center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 1, 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: Quantum

#7 - EtherCAT Master Board

Open tender

Procurement of an EtherCAT master board by RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency. The notice is for the purchase of this specific hardware component.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: IoT

#8 - Computer for Beam Loss Monitor

Open tender

Procurement of a computer dedicated to a beam loss monitor. The notice is issued by RIKEN, a national research and development agency. The contract execution period and location will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Comprehensive Maintenance Contract for Medical Equipment

Open tender

This procurement is for a comprehensive maintenance service contract covering medical equipment at the Hoshigaoka Medical Center. The contract period is one year from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028. The contract includes all costs related to maintenance, equipment, materials, and transportation.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Independent Administrative Institution Regional Medical Function Promotion Organization - Director of Finance
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#10 - Clock and Trigger Generator for X-ray 2D Detector

Open tender

Procurement of a clock and trigger generator device for an X-ray two-dimensional detector by RIKEN. The device is intended to support the operation of the X-ray detector system.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#11 - Clarification of Criteria for Metabolic Reaction Extraction in Genome-Scale Model Pipeline

Open tender

This procurement concerns clarifying the criteria used for extracting metabolic reactions within a genome-scale model pipeline. The work involves defining precise standards for the metabolic reaction extraction process in computational biology models.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (RIKEN)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#12 - Commissioning modifications for daily closing and fund management system upgrade Phase 1

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns commissioning work for modifications to the daily closing and fund management system as part of an infrastructure upgrade (Phase 1). The contract is planned as a sole-source agreement with Hitachi, Ltd. due to compatibility reasons under government procurement agreements. The contract date is scheduled for September 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: September 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: HIKAGE Satoshi Agent of Head Office contracting entity Japan Post Co., Ltd
  • 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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