Japan Tenders - September 15, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 29
  • Relevant (shown): 17 (3 active, 0 sole-source notices, 14 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 12
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digitization, HPC, Healthcare, IoT, Medical, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Purchase of Mobile Phone Terminals and Provision of Communication Services

Open tender

This procurement is for the purchase of mobile phone terminals and the provision of communication services by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2031. Delivery location is the General Affairs Department of the agency.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 26, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HIRAIWA Masaru, Contract Officer, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#2 - Purchase of Automatic Multi-Vickers Hardness Testing System

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of an automatic multi-Vickers hardness testing system. The system must meet the specifications provided, with delivery and installation at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Laboratory in Aomori Prefecture by February 26, 2027. Tender documents are available on weekdays excluding holidays, and submission deadline is November 5, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 5, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#3 - FY2026 Medical Equipment Investment: Anesthesia Machines and Patient Monitors, 3 Sets

Open tender

The National Cancer Center is procuring three sets of anesthesia machines and patient monitors as part of its FY2026 medical equipment investment. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027, to the National Cancer Center Central Hospital. Bidders must meet qualification requirements including after-sales service capability.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki Mano, President of National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (14)

#1 - GPU Server for Large-Scale Model Training

Open tender

National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is soliciting bids for one GPU server intended for large-scale model training. The delivery deadline is December 4, 2026, to the Ookayama Campus, Ishikawadai Building No. 3, 3rd floor. Participation requires compliance with university and national qualification standards.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: HPC, AI

#2 - Advanced Penetration Test Training and Incident Handling Training

Open tender

The National Police Agency's Cyber Police Bureau is procuring advanced penetration testing training (SANS SEC660) and incident handling training (SANS SEC504) for one participant each. Both trainings will be conducted online in October 2026. The contract includes submission of a completion report and prohibits subcontracting of core planning and technical decisions.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KIHARA Kensuke, Director of the General Affairs Department, National Public Safety Commission (National Police Agency)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#3 - Thin-Layer Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System (TLC-MS) Complete Set

Open tender

Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is soliciting bids for a complete Thin-Layer Chromatography Mass Spectrometry System (TLC-MS). The delivery deadline is December 11, 2026, to the Yokohama campus, 9th floor of building R1. The procurement is conducted by open competitive bidding with a lowest-price award method.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#4 - System Operation and Maintenance Service Contract

Open tender

This procurement is for the contracting of system operation and maintenance services at the National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center. The contract period is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. The detailed scope and conditions are specified in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 5, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: UJIHARA Makoto, Director of National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#5 - System Development for Integration of Vehicle/Operation Data and Location Quality Evaluation

Open tender

This procurement is for the development of a system that integrates vehicle, operation, invoice, and location data obtained from external services by converting them into a common format and linking data via identifiers. The system will also evaluate location information quality by synchronizing multiple location data sources to assess positioning accuracy, data loss, location deviation, and acquisition intervals, enabling integrated analysis of vehicle and operation data from different sources.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology - Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Data, IoT

#6 - Research on Specialized Issue Analysis Using Academic Achievement Survey Data

Open tender

This procurement is for research related to specialized issue analysis using academic achievement survey data, including trial and verification for computer-based testing (CBT) implementation of the national academic achievement survey. It also covers advanced data utilization and analysis of diverse student participation, and technical research on the feasibility of introducing adaptive testing methods. The contract period ends March 31, 2027, with performance location designated by the responsible official.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: FUCHIUE Takashi, Director of the General Education Policy Bureau, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Software and Information Systems

#7 - One unit of specific surface area and pore size distribution measuring device

Open tender

National University Corporation Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) invites competitive bids for one unit of a specific surface area and pore size distribution measuring device. Delivery deadline is January 29, 2027, to the Ookayama Campus, Ishikawadai Building No. 6, 1st floor. The procurement follows a lowest-price winning bid method with detailed qualification requirements for participants.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags:

#8 - Maintenance of Radiology Information and Physiological Testing Systems

Open tender

This procurement is for maintenance services of the Radiology Information System and Physiological Testing System at Kansai Rosai Hospital. The contract period is from November 1, 2026 to October 31, 2031. The work location is Kansai Rosai Hospital and the contract will be awarded based on a competitive bidding process.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAKEHARA Tetsuro, Director of Kansai Rosai Hospital, Independent Administrative Institution Labor Health and Safety Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#9 - Maintenance Services for the Biological Information System

Open tender

This procurement is for maintenance services of the biological information system at Kansai Rosai Hospital. The contract period is from November 1, 2026, to October 31, 2028, with work to be performed at Kansai Rosai Hospital. The bid evaluation includes a price adjustment method based on 100/110 of the estimated contract amount.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAKEHARA Tetsuro, Director of Contract Affairs, Independent Administrative Institution Labor Health and Safety Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare

#10 - GPU Cards, 6 Units

Open tender

Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) is soliciting bids for the purchase of six GPU cards. Delivery is required by December 25, 2026, to the Oookayama campus, West Building 8, E Building, 6th floor. The procurement will be conducted by lowest price bid method.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: HPC

#11 - Finance Lease for System-Related Equipment at Bank of Japan

Open tender

Bank of Japan invites competitive bids for a finance lease of system-related equipment to be installed at its Fuchu Annex. The lease period is 48 months starting March 1, 2027. Detailed specifications are provided in the tender documents, and participation requires prior qualification and registration in the Bank's electronic bidding system.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: September 25, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Director of the System Information Bureau, Bank of Japan
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#12 - FY2026 Osaka City Foreign Language Website Creation and Update Contract

Open tender

Osaka City is seeking a contractor for the creation and updating of its foreign language websites for fiscal year 2026. The contract period runs from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027. The work involves website design and creation as specified in the procurement documents.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 10:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Director of the Policy Planning Office, Osaka City
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Digitization, Software and Information Systems

#13 - Construction of Integrated Data Linkage Infrastructure Environment

Open tender

The Open University of Japan is procuring the construction of an integrated data linkage infrastructure environment on a cloud platform. The system will automate data linkage among various university systems such as personnel payroll, financial accounting, LMS, and portal systems, using ETL and RDBMS technologies. The procurement includes cloud servers, storage, network services, and software products but excludes development of linkage processing and BI tools.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Matsumoto Hiroki, Director of the Finance Department, The Open University of Japan
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Data, Software and Information Systems, Cybersecurity

#14 - Construction and Evaluation of Pre-Verification Environment Using Physical Simulator for Autonomous Mobile Robot Research

Open tender

This procurement is for constructing and evaluating a pre-verification environment using a physical simulator and reinforcement learning for autonomous mobile robot research. It involves simulation-based verification and evaluation of robot motion models, control methods, and trained models, as well as comparison and visualization of simulation results under various conditions. The work includes organizing and proposing applications of verified models and control parameters to actual machines. The contract performance deadline is November 30, 2026, at the Tsukuba Center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: September 15, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • 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: Possible
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems, Research

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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