Japan Tenders - September 14, 2026

Daily index of selected Japanese public procurement tenders and operator application leads published on this date.

  • Notices scanned: 63
  • Direct notice records shown: 26 (13 active, 0 sole-source notices, 13 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 37
  • Indirect operator leads: 1
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Government Systems, HPC, Medical, Quantum, Research, Semiconductor, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Survey and Environment Construction for Evaluation of Frontier AI Models

Open tender

The Cabinet Office seeks a contractor to conduct a survey and build an environment for evaluating high-performance AI foundation models, including Frontier AI models and open-weight models. The work includes technical evaluation, legal and policy analysis of international AI regulations, and establishing a framework for ongoing assessment and government proposals. Confidentiality and personal data handling requirements apply.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 13:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAIKAKU-FU, Cabinet Office
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Cybersecurity, Government Systems

#2 - Operation and Maintenance of Info Security Equipment for Farmers Pension Record System

Open tender

This tender is for the operation and maintenance of information security equipment related to the Farmers Pension Record Management System. The contract period is from November 30, 2026 to August 31, 2029. Details on fulfillment location and other conditions are specified in the tender documentation.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KATAGAI Toshio, Director of Farmers Pension Fund
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#3 - Development of Machine Learning Model Training, Evaluation, and Management Environment

Open tender

This procurement is for the development of a data management function that accumulates and manages vehicle driving data for use in training and evaluating machine learning models. It also includes establishing functions to manage model training, performance evaluation, training conditions, and model versions according to vehicle classification, acquisition conditions, and data quality, aiming to build a reproducible research environment for performance evaluation and improvement of machine learning models.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Data, Software and Information Systems

#4 - Development and Deployment of Job Scheduler with Priority Execution for Quantum Computer

Open tender

This procurement is for the development and deployment of a job scheduler equipped with a priority execution mechanism for specific condition jobs, based on the OQTOPUS system currently operated on ABCI-Q. The system will be deployed at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology's Rinkai Subcenter. The contract completion deadline is February 19, 2027.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HASHIMOTO Takuya, Director of the Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Quantum, Software and Information Systems

#5 - Design, Development, and Maintenance of Event Survey System

Open tender

This tender is for the comprehensive design, development, and maintenance operations of an event survey system by the Urban Renaissance Agency. The contract includes development from the day after contract signing until September 30, 2027, and maintenance from October 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029. The procurement requires compliance with specified qualifications and information security certifications.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 12, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAHARA Hiroyuki, Director of the General Affairs Department, Urban Renaissance Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Cybersecurity

#6 - Renewal Work for PBX System at Advanced Training Center

Open tender

This tender is for the renewal work of a Private Branch Exchange (PBX) telephone system at the Advanced Training Center. The contract includes all related work and must be completed by March 26, 2027, with location and detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Participation requires meeting specified qualifications and submitting bids by November 4, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Yasuyuki Yamada, Elderly, Disability, Job Seeker Employment Support Organization Chiba Branch Manager
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

#7 - Renewal of RI (Radioisotope) Monitoring System

Open tender

This tender is for the renewal of a Radioisotope (RI) monitoring system at the National Hospital Organization Minami Wakayama Medical Center. The procurement includes one complete set, with delivery by June 30, 2027. Participation requires compliance with specific qualification criteria set by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Toshikazu Hashizume, Director of National Hospital Organization Minami Wakayama Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Purchase of Finite Element Method Software License with Structural Damage Prediction Tool

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology is procuring a software license for finite element method software that includes a structural damage prediction tool. The contract performance location is at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Institute in Aomori Prefecture, with a completion deadline of January 1, 2027. The procurement is conducted via open competitive bidding with detailed specifications provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsuda Yoshihiro, Director of the General Affairs Department, Rokkasho Fusion Energy Institute, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Research

#9 - Purchase of Desktop Electron Spin Resonance Device

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of a desktop electron spin resonance device. The contract performance location is specified as the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture, with a completion deadline of March 19, 2027. Submission of a non-affiliation pledge is required for participation.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsuda Yoshihiro, Director of the General Affairs Department, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Quantum

#10 - Mapping System Server Set

Open tender

Otsu City is conducting a public competitive tender for a complete set of mapping system servers including servers, UPS, and NAS. Delivery location is Otsu City Hall, with a deadline of March 31, 2027. Participation requires registration in the 2026 Otsu City procurement list for office and OA equipment and presence in the designated prefectures.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 11:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Otsu City - Director of the Contract and Property Management Division
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#11 - Function Addition Work for IFMIF Prototype Accelerator PPS Verification System EPICS Integration

Open tender

This procurement is for additional functional work towards integration of the EPICS system in the IFMIF prototype accelerator PPS verification system. The work is to be performed at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute by February 26, 2027, according to the specifications. Submission deadlines and procedures are detailed in the notice.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsuda Yoshihiro, Director of the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Research

#12 - Fiscal Year 2026 Public Pension Financial Evaluation System Renovation

Open tender

This procurement concerns the renovation and related work for the public pension financial evaluation system for fiscal year 2026 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Details on scope and specifications are defined by the official documents.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare - Director not specified
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#13 - Agricultural Meteorological Observation System

Open tender

Procurement of one agricultural meteorological observation system by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. Delivery is required by February 26, 2027, to the Fukuyama Research Base in Hiroshima Prefecture. Detailed specifications are provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ono Tsutomu, Director of the West Japan Management Department, National Agriculture and Food Research Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (13)

Cup beverage vending machine operator at YCU Tsurumi Campus

Operator applications closed

The university seeks an operator for one cup beverage machine. The specification requires Suica, PASMO and at least one mobile payment service such as PayPay.

Indirect equipment supplier lead – the operator, not the public body, may source equipment.

  • Publication date: 2026-09-14
  • Operator deadline: October 8, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Publisher: Yokohama City University

#1 - Information Security Audit for Local Government Intermediate Server Platform

Open tender

This tender is for information security audit services related to the operation of the local government intermediate server platform. The procurement includes ensuring objective and neutral audit results by an independent third party, with requirements for qualifications and experience in information security auditing. Confidentiality pledge submission is required to receive the specifications.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 7, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Shiihashi Akio, Director of the Local Government Information Systems Organization
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#2 - FY2026 Generative AI Function Expansion

Open tender

National Defense Medical College is conducting an open competitive tender for the expansion of generative AI functions for fiscal year 2026. The contract involves service provision with delivery by March 31, 2027. Participation requires compliance with Ministry of Defense qualification standards and other regulatory conditions.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: IWATA Kazuaki, Director of the General Affairs Department, National Defense Medical College
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

#3 - Construction and Verification Survey of AI Technology Demonstration Environment for Trade Control

Open tender

This procurement concerns the construction and verification survey of an AI technology demonstration environment focused on trade control related to fulfilling international commitments. The project is managed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Details on the execution period and location will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry - Director of the General Affairs Department
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI

#4 - Design, Construction and Cloud Service for Next Gen National Forest Info System FY2027

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the design, construction, and cloud service provision for the Next Generation National Forest Information Management System for fiscal year 2027. The Forestry Agency invites comments on the draft specifications by October 5, 2026. The system aims to manage national forest information with cloud technology.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 5, 2026
  • Procuring entity: NAGASAKIYA Keita, Director of the Forestry Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Government Systems

#5 - Verification of Peltier Cooling via Copper Inlay Substrate

Open tender

This procurement concerns the verification of Peltier cooling technology using a copper inlay substrate. The notice is issued by RIKEN, a national research and development agency. The deadline for submission is October 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#6 - Storage Server and Compute Nodes for LSI Design

Open tender

Procurement of storage server machines and compute nodes specifically for LSI design purposes by RIKEN.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: HPC, Semiconductor

#7 - Research on Utilization of Cybersecurity Human Resource Framework in Government Cybersecurity Policy FY2026

Open tender

This procurement concerns a research study on the utilization of a cybersecurity human resource framework within government agency cybersecurity policies for fiscal year 2026. The study aims to investigate how the framework can be applied effectively in government cybersecurity strategies. Details are provided in the attached procurement documents.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NAITO Soichiro, Cabinet Secretariat
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#8 - Maintenance Contract for SAP Software

Open tender

Bank of Japan is conducting an open competitive tender for the maintenance services of SAP software for one year from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027. The contract requires bidders to be SAP Partner Edge Sell partners and meet specific eligibility criteria. The tender uses the Bank of Japan electronic bidding system with a submission deadline of September 24, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 24, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Intended vendor: SAP Japan Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Bank of Japan - Director of the General Affairs Department
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#9 - Function Addition and Modification of NanoTerasu Radiation Worker Registration Management System

Open tender

This procurement is for the function addition and modification work of the NanoTerasu radiation worker registration and management system. The work must be completed by March 26, 2027, and the execution location is specified in the specifications. The contract will be awarded by lowest price within the estimated price range with a 100/110 bid price rule.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hattori Masahiko, Director of the Finance Department, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#10 - Automated Synthesis Equipment for Process Study

Open tender

RIKEN is procuring an automated synthesis device intended for process study. The notice does not provide further details on specifications or usage context. The deadline for submission is October 6, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#11 - Assembly of mxdCMOS_SDD PKG

Open tender

This procurement is for the assembly of mxdCMOS_SDD PKG. The notice does not provide further details on specifications or scope.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 23:59 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Semiconductor

#12 - Phase 2 System Renovation, Operation, Maintenance, and Migration Support for Disability Welfare Procedures

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the renovation, operation, maintenance, and migration support of a system for unifying disability welfare-related procedures, specifically Phase 2 for fiscal year 2027. The process includes project management and related tasks. The notice invites opinions on the draft specifications by October 5, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 5, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Mizutani Tadayoshi, Director of the Disability Health and Welfare Department, Social and Assistance Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems

#13 - Login Page System Heroku Stack Version Upgrade Support

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns support services for applying a version upgrade to the Heroku stack of a login page system. The contract is planned as a discretionary contract with NEC Corporation as the intended vendor. The scheduled contract date is October 5, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 14, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 5, 2026
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: KANEKO Yutaka, Director of the Accounting Bureau, NHK
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

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