Japan Tenders - September 29, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 65
  • Relevant (shown): 33 (13 active, 0 sole-source notices, 20 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 32
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digital Transformation, Digitization, Energy, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Public Safety, Quantum, Research, Semiconductor, Software

Active opportunities

#1 - Project Management and Procurement Support for Next Health Business System Development

Open tender

The National Health Insurance Association is seeking comprehensive project management and procurement support services related to the development of the next health business system. The contract period, specifications, and delivery locations will be defined by the official documents. Bidders must submit proposals and bids evaluated by comprehensive criteria.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 27, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KITAGAWA Hiroyasu, Director of the National Health Insurance Association
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - Wideband Amplifier for Ultra-Low Temperature High-Frequency Material Evaluation

Open tender

This procurement is for a wideband amplifier system that supplies high-frequency signals necessary for evaluating the characteristics of high-frequency materials and devices under ultra-low temperature conditions. Delivery is required by February 26, 2027, to the Tsukuba Center of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#3 - System modification for EDINET electronic disclosure system due to regulatory changes

Open tender

The Financial Services Agency is procuring comprehensive system modification services for the EDINET electronic disclosure system to comply with legislative and regulatory changes. The contract period is from the contract conclusion date until March 31, 2027, with fulfillment location and detailed requirements specified in the tender manual.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 3, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: WADA Yoshitaka, Director of the Resources Management Division, Financial Services Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Digitization

#4 - Purchase of Vascular Continuous Imaging System

Open tender

The National Hospital Organization Ureshino Medical Center is procuring a vascular continuous imaging system. The procurement includes submission of documents on performance, functions, and technology for comprehensive evaluation. Delivery period and location will be as specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kazuhisa Rikitake, Director, National Hospital Organization Ureshino Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#5 - Purchase of Image Processing System and Related Equipment

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of an image processing system and related equipment as specified. The performance location is the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture, with a completion deadline of February 26, 2027. Tender documents are available by mail or email until October 20, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is November 13, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 13, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#6 - Low-Vibration High-Resolution Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) System

Open tender

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology is conducting an open competitive tender for a low-vibration high-resolution atomic force microscope (AFM) system. The contract includes delivery by March 31, 2027, with detailed specifications provided in the bidding documents. The bid evaluation method includes adding 10% of the bid amount to the submitted price for the final award calculation.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 18, 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

#7 - Introduction of Paperless Function for Insurance Solicitation Operations

Open tender

Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd. is procuring the introduction of a paperless function for insurance solicitation operations. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2032. Detailed specifications and execution location are defined in the bidding documents. The bidding will be conducted electronically with a deadline for submission on November 19, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 19, 2026, 10:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: YAMADA Ryotaro, Executive Officer, Japan Post Bank Co., Ltd.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Digitization, Software and Information Systems, Digital Transformation

#8 - Inline Particle Size Distribution Measurement Device

Open tender

Procurement of an inline particle size distribution measurement device capable of real-time in-situ tracking of particle size and count without sample dilution or sampling. Delivery is required by February 26, 2027, to the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology Tsukuba Center Central Office. The device specifications are detailed in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Documentation and Tutorial Development for aiaccel2 and LLM Agent Harness Design

Open tender

This procurement covers the creation of missing documentation and tutorials for the open-source machine learning software aiaccel2, as well as the design and development of harnesses for LLM agents targeting Codex, Claude Code, and Gemini. The contract performance deadline is February 22, 2027, at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology's Rinkai Subcenter.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 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: AI, Software and Information Systems

#10 - Complete Radiation Therapy Planning System

Request for comments

NTT East Japan Corporation requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of two complete radiation therapy planning systems. The draft specifications are available upon prior registration via the NTT East Japan procurement website. Submission deadline for comments is October 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 30, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: NTT East Japan Corporation Kanto Hospital Director Oe Takashi
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Medical

#11 - System modification for EDINET due to legislative and regulatory changes

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive system modification work on the Electronic Disclosure for Investors' Network (EDINET) to comply with legislative and regulatory changes. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027. The place of fulfillment and detailed requirements are specified in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 3, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: WADA Yoshitaka, Director of the Resources Management Division Financial Services Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems, Digitization

#12 - Renewal of Integrated Circuit Design Tool Licenses

Open tender

The National Institute of Information and Communications Technology is procuring the renewal of licenses for integrated circuit design tools. Delivery deadline is February 26, 2027, with delivery location and specifications defined by the contract documents. Participation requires electronic bidding system registration or paper submission with specified deadlines.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 8, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshi Nakayama, Vice President, Member of the Board of Directors, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Semiconductor, Software and Information Systems

#13 - Modification of qualification info linkage function for insurance medical facility management system

Open tender

This procurement is for the modification of the qualification information linkage function between the management system of insurance medical facilities and the National Qualifications Information Linkage and Utilization System for fiscal year 2026. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027. The place of performance will be designated by the official in charge.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 19, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: IKEGAMI Naoki, Director of Accounts Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (20)

#1 - Provision of Licenses and Development Support Environment for Generative AI Service Use

Open tender

This procurement concerns the provision of licenses and a development support environment related to the use of generative AI services. The contract includes software licenses and tools to support AI development activities at RIKEN. The fulfillment period and location will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Software and Information Systems

#2 - Provision of Common Public Cloud Service

Request for comments

The National Diet Library has completed drafting specifications for the provision of a common public cloud service and is soliciting comments on the draft specifications. The procurement involves one set of common public cloud services. Submission deadline for comments is October 20, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Diet Library
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#3 - FY2026 Study of Industrial Cybersecurity Policy Frameworks

Open tender

METI seeks research on how industrial cybersecurity policy frameworks should evolve as generative AI, advanced AI and post-quantum cryptography develop. The work examines information security service markets and certification schemes, and future arrangements for receiving, analyzing, coordinating and disclosing vulnerability information. The deliverable is a research report and supporting data. Key participation conditions: Unified qualification grades A-D for services; research outputs and reporting in Japanese; an information-handler roster including passport and nationality details for staff outside the Japanese-national/permanent-resident exception stated in the source; ministry information-management checks.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, AI

#4 - Thermogravimetric-Differential Scanning Calorimeter (TG-DSC)

Open tender

Procurement of a thermogravimetric-differential scanning calorimeter (TG-DSC) device by RIKEN. The device is used for precise measurement of weight changes and heat flow in materials as a function of temperature.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#5 - Real-time PCR System

Open tender

Procurement of a real-time PCR system by RIKEN, the National Research and Development Agency. The notice is for the acquisition of this specialized laboratory equipment.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#6 - Reagents for Single-Molecule Real-Time Sequencer (Unit Price Contract)

Cancellation notice

This procurement is for reagents used in a single-molecule real-time sequencer. The contract is based on unit pricing. The procuring entity is RIKEN, a national research and development agency.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Cancelled
  • Deadline: Cancelled
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#7 - Procurement of NEC Software and Maintenance Services

Open tender

The Bank of Japan is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of software produced by NEC Corporation and its maintenance services. The contract includes the cost of software acquisition and maintenance fees for four years post-installation. Delivery and inspection dates are specified, and the software will be delivered to the Bank of Japan Fuchu Annex.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Intended vendor: NEC Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Japan Bank
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#8 - Planning, Design, and Operation Services for Quantum Science Caravan 2026 in Nagoya

Open tender

This procurement is for planning, design, and operational services related to the Quantum Science Caravan 2026 event titled 'See, Touch, Learn the Quantum World' to be held in Nagoya. The scope includes conceptual and practical work to support the event's execution.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of RIKEN
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Quantum

#9 - PF Ring Insertion Light Source Tune Correction and Beam Transport Electromagnet Power Supply Set

Open tender

Procurement of a complete set of electromagnet power supplies for the PF ring insertion light source tune correction and beam transport path. The contract involves supply of specialized power equipment to support accelerator operations at the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK). The tender is open for general competitive bidding with detailed specifications provided upon request.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: ASAI Yoshihito, Director of the High Energy Accelerator Research Organization
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy, Research

#10 - Near-Infrared Wideband Multi-Channel Spectrometer

Open tender

Procurement of a near-infrared wideband multi-channel spectrometer by RIKEN National Research and Development Agency. The notice does not specify quantities, delivery location, or schedule.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#11 - Maintenance Contract for Nihon Oracle Software

Open tender

The Bank of Japan is conducting an open competitive tender for maintenance services of software produced by Nihon Oracle Corporation. The maintenance period is from November 30, 2026, to October 26, 2027, covering locations at the Bank of Japan Fuchu Annex and Osaka Branch. Participation requires prior qualification and registration in the Bank's electronic bidding system.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 6, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Intended vendor: Nihon Oracle Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Japan Bank
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#12 - Generative AI-based Medical Support and DPC Analysis Support Software

Notice

This procurement is for a set of generative AI-based medical support services and DPC (Diagnosis Procedure Combination) analysis support software. The contract is scheduled to be signed on October 23, 2026, with performance required by December 31, 2026. The procurement is conducted by the National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center through an open competitive tender.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Hospital Organization Yokohama Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: AI, Healthcare, Data

#13 - Five Units of Mechanical Ventilators

Open tender

This is a public competitive tender for the purchase of five mechanical ventilators to be delivered to the National Hospital Organization Higashisaga Hospital by March 31, 2027. The bid evaluation includes a price adjustment formula based on 100/110 of the estimated contract amount. Participation requires qualification under the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare standards and submission of required documents by October 15, 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Hospital Organization Higashisaga Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#14 - Expansion of the Patient Vital-Signs Monitoring System

Open tender

This procurement is for the expansion of the patient vital-signs monitoring system (生体情報モニタリングシステム) at the National Hospital Organization Higashisaga Hospital. Delivery is due by March 31, 2027, to the hospital. Bids and application documents are due by 15:00 on October 15, 2026, and bids are evaluated on the bid price plus 10%.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Hospital Organization Higashisaga Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#15 - Diagnostic X-ray Radiography System

Open tender

The National Hospital Organization Iwakuni Clinical Center is procuring a complete diagnostic X-ray radiography system. The procurement includes all equipment and delivery by December 31, 2026, with participation open to qualified suppliers under Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare regulations.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tanakaya Kouji, Director, National Hospital Organization Iwakuni Clinical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#16 - Construction of Hamamatsu City Business Establishment Ledger Management System

Open tender

This procurement is for the construction of a business establishment ledger management system for Hamamatsu City, including data migration. The work location is Hamamatsu City Hall Kamo Branch Office. The contract period is from the contract date until March 31, 2027.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hamamatsu City
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Digitization

#17 - BOD Measurement and Respiratory Activity Measurement Equipment Set

Open tender

This procurement is for a complete set of BOD measurement and respiratory activity measurement equipment to be delivered to the Yokohama campus by December 25, 2026. The contract will be awarded by lowest price bid. Eligibility requires qualification under national unified standards for goods sales in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region for fiscal year 2026.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 21, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#18 - Equipment Update for Asia Economic Research Institute Access Control System

Open tender

This tender is for updating equipment related to the access control system at the Asia Economic Research Institute, managed by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The contract period runs from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027. Detailed specifications and fulfillment location are provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 14, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Susumu Kataoka, President, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Public Safety

#19 - Program modification and version upgrade for 5th Customs Information Integrated Judgment System (5th CIS)

Request for comments

This procurement concerns program modifications and version upgrade support for the 5th Customs Information Integrated Judgment System (5th CIS). The procuring entity is Tokyo Customs General Affairs Department. Confidentiality pledges are required to receive the specification documents.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: ARAMAKI Hidetoshi, Director of the General Affairs Department, Tokyo Customs
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#20 - Construction of SNS Information Collection and Analysis Environment

Request for comments

The National Police Agency requested comments on draft specifications for an environment for collecting and analyzing social networking service (SNS) information. Comments had to arrive by October 20, 2026 at 17:00 JST. The comment period is closed; this is not an invitation to submit a bid.

  • Publication date: September 29, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Data

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