Procurement of Cobalt-60 Radiation Sources for Stereotactic Radiotherapy
Cancellation noticeJapanese title: 導入計画物品及び数量定位放射線手術向け治療用放射線源一式
Overview
This procurement concerns a set of Cobalt-60 radiation sources for use with existing stereotactic radiotherapy equipment at the University of Tsukuba hospital. The sources must meet required radioactivity, quantity, structure, quality, and safety inspections, and comply with relevant laws and licensing procedures. Delivery of new sources and retrieval of existing ones must be conducted safely and properly.
Key Details
- Source: Kanpo
- Notice type: Cancellation notice
- Publication date: September 24, 2026
- Procuring entity: NAOKI Himetani, Vice President for Finance, University of Tsukuba
- Cancelled
- Status: Expired
- Technology relevance: Possible
- Business-action likelihood: Medium – The procurement involves specialized medical radiation sources requiring compliance with strict safety and legal regulations, likely necessitating local partnerships and regulatory navigation.
Official Notice
Official Source
Kanpo, Japan's official government gazette, in which legally required public procurement notices are formally published.
- Source: Kanpo, Government Procurement Notice Edition
- Official category: Cancellation of tender notice
- Publication date: September 24, 2026
- Publication: Kanpo, pages 50
Full English Translation
The following English translation was prepared from the original Japanese notice published in Kanpo. Where an official English summary appears in the Kanpo publication, it was used only for verification; the translation below is based on the Japanese source text.
September 24, 2026
Contract Officer: NAOKI Himetani, Vice President for Finance, University of Tsukuba
Procurement Agency Number: 415
Location Number: 08
The tender notice No. 12 published on August 26, 2026 (Extra Government Procurement No. 158, page 24) for "Operation of school bus services for the University of Tsukuba affiliated Kirigaoka Special Support School" is hereby cancelled.
Invitation for Provision of Materials
Regarding the planned procurement of goods as follows, we invite the provision of related materials.
September 24, 2026
Contract Officer: Akihiro Nagata, Director of the Secretariat, National Institute of Technology Headquarters
Procurement Agency Number: 593
Location Number: 13
1. Procurement Details
(1) Item Classification Numbers: 22, 31
(2) Planned goods and quantities: A set of treatment radiation sources for stereotactic radiotherapy
(3) Procurement method: Purchase
(4) Planned introduction period: From May 2028 onward
(5) Basic required conditions for procurement:
A. The set must include Cobalt-60 sources compatible with the existing stereotactic radiotherapy equipment at the main hospital.
B. The Cobalt-60 sources must have the radioactivity, quantity, and structure necessary for stereotactic radiotherapy.
C. The Cobalt-60 sources must have completed inspections related to required quality and safety.
D. The delivery of new sources and retrieval of existing sources must be conducted safely and appropriately.
E. Compliance with relevant laws and the ability to handle necessary permits and procedures for source introduction.
2. Method of Providing Materials and Comments
We invite the provision of general reference materials related to the goods in 1(2), comments on the requirements in 1(5), and information on available libraries.
(1) Deadline for provision of materials: November 9, 2026, 17:00 (must arrive by this date if sent by mail)
(2) Submission address: 7-3-1 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8655, University of Tokyo Hospital, Attn: Nobu Abe, Tel: 03-5800-8616
3. Distribution of Explanation Documents
Explanation documents will be distributed to suppliers applying based on this publication.
(1) Distribution period: From September 24, 2026 to November 9, 2026
(2) Distribution location: Same as submission address above
4. Others
Details of this procurement plan will be provided in the explanation documents. Note that this publication is tentative and subject to change.
Show original Japanese notice
入札公告の取消
令和8年9月24日契約担当役国立大学法人筑波大学財務担当副学長氷見谷直紀◎調達機関番号415 ◎所在地番号08令和8年8月26日付(号外政府調達第158号・24ページ)掲載の入札公告第12号「国立大学法人筑波大学附属桐が丘特別支援学校スクールバス運行業務一式」を取り消します。 招請資料提供招請に関する公表次のとおり物品の導入を予定していますので、 当該導入に関して資料等の提供を招請します。令和8年9月24日独立行政法人国立高等専門学校機構本部契約担当役事務局長永田昭浩◎調達機関番号593 ◎所在地番号13〇第1号1 調達内容(1)品目分類番号 22、31(2)導入計画物品及び数量定位放射線手術向け治療用放射線源一式(3)調達方法購入(4)導入予定時期令和10年度5月以降(5)調達に必要とされる基本的な要求要件A本院既設の定位放射線手術装置に使用可能なコバルト60線源一式を有すること。 B コバルト60線源は、定位放射線手術に必要な放射能、数量及び構造を有すること。 C コバルト60線源は、必要な品質及び安全性に関する検査を完了していること。 D 新線源の納入及び既存線源の引き取りを安全かつ適切に実施できること。 E 関係法令を遵守し、線源の導入に必要な許認可等の手続きに対応できること。2 資料及びコメントの提供方法上記1(2)の物品に関する一般的な参考資料及び同(5)の要求要件等に関するコメント並びに提供可能なライブラリーに関する資料等の提供を招請する。(1)資料等の提供期限令和8年11月9日17時00分(郵送の場合は必着のこと。)(2)提出先 〒113-8655 東京都文京区本郷7-3-1国立大学法人東京大学医学部附属病院阿部宣 電話03-5800-8616 3説明書の交付本公表に基づき応募する供給者に対して導入説明書を交付する。(1)交付期間 令和8年9月24日から令和8年11月9日まで。(2)交付場所 上記2(2)に同じ。4 その他この導入計画の詳細は導入説明書による。なお、本公表内容は予定であり、変更することがあり得る。
Business Signal
Business Relevance
Use this notice for preparation or market research; it does not establish an open opportunity to submit a bid now.
- Product fit: Potential
- Current-case feasibility: Not applicable
- Evidence confidence: Low
- Supply-chain security: Unknown
Participation fit
Participation is expected to require appropriate Japanese government procurement eligibility, or cooperation with a suitable Japanese partner holding the required qualification. The eligibility requirements have not been fully reviewed and should be verified against the official tender documents.
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