Japan Tenders - October 2, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 75
  • Relevant (shown): 33 (17 active, 2 sole-source notices, 14 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 42
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Digitization, Energy, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Quantum, Research, Semiconductor, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Resale, Maintenance and Operation of Public Cloud Service Environment

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for the resale, maintenance, and operation of a public cloud service environment by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The draft specifications are available from October 2 to October 16, 2026, with a confidentiality pledge required to receive them. Comments are due by October 23, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment 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: Cloud

#2 - Migration of 2027 Public Assistance Data System to Government Cloud

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the comprehensive work for migrating the 2027 public assistance business data system to a government cloud environment. The notice requests comments on the draft specifications for this migration project. The deadline for submitting comments is October 23, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Naoki Ikegami, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Government Systems, Digitization

#3 - Update of Telephone Exchange System at Nagasaki Vocational Dev Center

Notice

This tender is for the update of the telephone exchange system and related equipment at the Nagasaki Vocational Ability Development Promotion Center. The contract details, specifications, and execution location are defined in the tender documents. The procurement is conducted by the Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers, Nagasaki Branch.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 23, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAKENOUCHI Kazushige, Contract Officer, Nagasaki Branch, Japan Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities and Job Seekers
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#4 - Update of Attendance Management System at the Institute of Labor, Safety and Health (Kiyose)

Open tender

This tender is for the update of the attendance management system at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Kiyose District. The contract includes all necessary expenses for the system update, with delivery by March 29, 2027, to the institute's location in Kiyose City, Tokyo. Bidders must meet specified qualifications related to electrical, communication, and software development equipment and services.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: OHTANI Katsutoshi, Contract Officer, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#5 - Study of DC-type angle detector cable capacitance effects, electrode cooling, and post-review documentation

Open tender

This procurement is for the study of electrostatic capacitance effects on DC-type angle detector cables, electrode cooling, and the creation of documentation after the final design review. The work is to be performed at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Research Institute by March 19, 2027. Tender documents are available until October 22, 2026, with submission deadline November 17, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 17, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Quantum

#6 - Purchase of Terminals for Nursing Work Support System

Open tender

This is a public competitive tender for the purchase of terminals to be used with a nursing work support system at Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital. The procurement concerns hardware terminals to support nursing operations. Details are provided in the official tender announcement.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 28, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kagawa Prefectural Government
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare

#7 - Purchase of High-Temperature Automatic Simultaneous DTA-TG Measurement Device

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of a high-temperature automatic simultaneous differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermogravimetric (TG) measurement device. The contract performance deadline is February 26, 2027, with delivery to the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture. Tender documents are distributed on weekdays excluding holidays, and submission deadline is November 17, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 17, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#8 - Integrated Core and Surrounding Analysis Work for Prototype Reactor

Open tender

This procurement is for integrated analysis work of the core and surrounding areas of a prototype reactor, to be performed at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute. The contract execution deadline is March 19, 2027, and the work location is specified as Rokkasho Village, Aomori Prefecture. The procurement is conducted by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST).

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 16, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Energy, Quantum

#9 - H2FY2026 Environmental Value Evaluation System Function Extension

Notice

This procurement is for the function extension of the H2FY2026 Environmental Value Evaluation System by the National Agriculture and Food Research Organization. The contract includes one set of services with specifications provided in the bidding documents. The delivery location and execution period are defined in the bidding documents, with a deadline of February 26, 2027.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Agriculture and Food Research Organization, Director of the Kanondai 3rd Management Department FUJIWARA Osamu
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#10 - Engineering Design Study of Protection Limiter for Q-DEMO

Open tender

This procurement is for an engineering design study of the protection limiter used in Q-DEMO, conducted by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST). The work location is the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture, with a performance deadline of February 26, 2027. Tender documents are distributed until October 23, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is November 20, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 20, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Quantum, Energy

#11 - Construction and Operation of SME Support Agency File Transmission System

Open tender

This tender is for the construction and operation of a file transmission and reception system for the Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation. The contract period runs from the contract signing date until March 31, 2030. Detailed specifications and fulfillment location are provided in the tender documents.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 25, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#12 - Artificial Climate Chamber Procurement by NARO

Notice

The National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO) is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of eight artificial climate chambers. Delivery deadline is June 25, 2027, with delivery location and detailed specifications provided in the tender documents. Participation requires submission of qualification documents and a pledge to prevent misuse of research funds.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 11, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Atsumi Sakamoto, Director General of the Kannondai 2 Management Department, Headquarters of National Agriculture and Food Research Organization (NARO)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#13 - Requirement Definition Support for GSS Migration and Correction Bureau System Optimization

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive requirement definition support services related to the migration of Cornet to GSS and optimization of the Correction Bureau systems, based on the Correction Digitalization Promotion Plan. The contract period is until March 31, 2027, with the place of performance designated by the Director of the Accounting Division. The procurement will be conducted via open competitive bidding with detailed specifications provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 4, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Fujita Masato, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Justice
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Government Systems, Digitization, Software and Information Systems

#14 - Provision of Design Environment and EDA Tools for Semiconductor Design Center

Open tender

This tender is for the provision of a design and development environment and EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools at a semiconductor design and development center. The contract details, fulfillment period, and location will be as specified in the tender documents. Participation requires meeting qualification criteria set by the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HASHIMOTO Takuya, Director-Procurement Division for National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Semiconductor, Software and Information Systems

#15 - Program Modification Services for Fiscal Loan Fund Computer Processing System

Request for comments

This procurement requests comments on the draft specifications for program modification services related to the Fiscal Loan Fund computer processing system. The scope includes comprehensive program modification work. Submission deadline for comments is October 23, 2026. The Ministry of Finance is the procuring entity.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: KUDO Daiki, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Finance
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#16 - Modification of Securitization System for Flat 35 Subsidy and Residual Value Loan

Open tender

This procurement concerns modification work on a securitization system to support subsidy calculation for the Flat 35 guarantee type and to accommodate residual value setting type housing loans (guarantee type). The detailed specifications, fulfillment period, and location are defined in the tender documentation. Electronic bidding is used, with paper bids also accepted.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 30, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TOMURA Masayuki, Director General of the Finance and Accounting Department, Japan Housing Finance Agency
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#17 - Information Network System Operation Management and User Support Services

Open tender

This tender is for comprehensive operation management and user support services for an information network system at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. The contract period is from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032, with performance location and detailed requirements specified in the tender documents. Submission requires a confidentiality pledge to receive the specifications.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HASHIMOTO Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (2)

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 - Update of Department Cloud Quarantine Appliance (Equipment and Construction)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the update of the department cloud quarantine appliance, including equipment and construction work. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Internet Initiative Japan Inc. as the intended vendor. The scheduled contract date is October 22, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 22, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Internet Initiative Japan Inc.
  • Procuring entity: Kaneko Yutaka, Director of the Accounting Bureau, NHK
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#2 - Shinshu Medical Network Update: Software and Services

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the update of the Shinshu Medical Network software and related services. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure due to technical reasons preventing competition. The expected contract date is November 12, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 12, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Japan Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Hiroshi Abiko, Director of Shinshu University
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Medical, Software and Information Systems
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (14)

#1 - Proof of Concept for AI Decision Support Subsystem of SOBO-WEB Disaster Info System

Open tender

The Cabinet Office is procuring a proof of concept (PoC) service for the AI decision support subsystem of the SOBO-WEB disaster information system. The work includes prototype planning, requirements definition, data preparation, AI model development, PoC evaluation, and reporting. The contract period is from November 2, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Confidentiality and information security requirements apply. Key participation conditions: Unified qualification grades A-C for services and an accepted technical proposal. Quality: JIS Q 9001/ISO9001 covering information processing, or evidence of an equivalent quality-management system. Information security: JIS Q 27001/ISO27001/ISMS, or Privacy Mark/evidence of an equivalent personal-data management system, or third-party recognition of appropriate security for systems handling personal data. Experience in all three areas within the last three years: public-body information systems; LLM/RAG/AI; geospatial, disaster or other public-data systems. Japanese deliverables are required. These conditions alone do not establish foreign-bidder ineligibility.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Cabinet Office
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Software and Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Government Systems

#2 - Purchase of Office365 License Services FY2026

Open tender

This procurement is for the purchase of licenses to use Office365 for the fiscal year 2026 by the Japan Sewerage Works Agency. Delivery location is the agency's headquarters, with a delivery deadline of November 20, 2026. The contract price will be calculated as 100/110 of the estimated contract amount plus 10/100 of that amount as a premium.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Participation application deadline: October 9, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Nagafuku Tomohiro, Director of the General Affairs Department, Japan Sewerage Works Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Procurement of Digital Arts Software by Bank of Japan

Open tender

Bank of Japan is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of software produced by Digital Arts Co., Ltd. The contract includes delivery by late November 2026 to the Bank of Japan Fuchu Annex. Participation requires prior qualification screening and registration in the Bank's electronic bidding system.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Bank of Japan
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#4 - Perinatal Management System Complete Set

Notice

This procurement is for a complete perinatal management system to be delivered to the National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center by March 31, 2027. The tender is open for general competition with submission deadline on October 20, 2026. The system is intended for clinical hospital information management related to perinatal care.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026
  • Procuring entity: National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#5 - Operation and Maintenance of National Qualification Info Linkage and Utilization System FY2027

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the operation and maintenance services for the National Qualification Information Linkage and Utilization System for fiscal year 2027. The Digital Agency invites comments on the draft specifications by October 22, 2026. The procurement involves one set of services related to system operation and maintenance.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 22, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Koemoto Nobuhiro, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems

#6 - Non-contact Solar Cell Performance Evaluation Equipment

Open tender

Procurement of a non-contact performance evaluation system for next-generation solar cells including perovskite solar cells. The equipment will be delivered by January 29, 2027, to the Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute of the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Specifications define the detailed requirements.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Tender document receipt deadline: October 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hashimoto Takuya, Director of Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy

#7 - Mobile Digital Integrated X-ray Fluoroscopy Diagnostic Device Set

Notice

This procurement is for a mobile digital integrated X-ray fluoroscopy diagnostic device set to be delivered to Oita University Hospital by March 31, 2027. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria including rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities. The contract will be awarded to the lowest valid bidder within the estimated price range.

  • Listed on KKJ: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Oita University National University Corporation - Oda Shirou, Contract Officer
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Gene Introduction Device

Open tender

Procurement of a gene introduction device by RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency. The notice is for the purchase of equipment used for gene transfer.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - GPCR Stable Expression Cell Line Assay Kit

Open tender

Procurement of a GPCR stable expression cell line assay kit by RIKEN. The kit is intended for use in biological or biochemical assays involving G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). The contract details and fulfillment period will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#10 - FY2026 METI Economic Structure Survey Data Analysis Research

Open tender

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) invites bids for a research project analyzing data from the Economic Structure Survey focused on manufacturing establishments. The project aims to verify the appropriateness of the survey's target scope and improve statistical quality by analyzing data from 2022 to 2025 surveys. The contract includes delivery of detailed reports and machine-readable data files. Strict information security measures and compliance with government cybersecurity standards are required.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 22, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: TAMAI Yuko, Director of the Accounting Division, Minister's Secretariat, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems, Cloud

#11 - EpiPlex Platform Complete Set

Notice

The National Cancer Center is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of the complete EpiPlex platform. The contract period is from the contract signing date until November 30, 2026. Delivery and performance locations include the National Cancer Center and contracted sites.

  • Listed on KKJ: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 13, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Manno Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#12 - Development support for flow and route info graph comparison visualization system for SINET6

Open tender

This procurement is for comprehensive development support to expand the functions of a flow and route information graph comparison visualization system used in the academic information network SINET6. The contract requires submission of a total bid amount, with the final awarded price calculated as 100/110 of the bid amount plus 10%. The delivery deadline is March 31, 2027.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 14, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Information and Systems Research Organization, Director KIRENGAWA Yu
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Data

#13 - Development of Audit Module (Independent Audit Tool) for Gakunin IAL2 Compliance

Open tender

This procurement is for the development of an audit module (independent audit tool) compatible with Gakunin IAL2 standards. The contract period is from November 2, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The bidding process requires submission of a total bid amount, with the final contract price calculated as 100/110 of the estimated amount.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 15, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KIRENGAWA Yu, Director of the National Institute of Informatics
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#14 - Complete Delivery of Delivery Monitoring System

Notice

The National Hospital Organization Higashihiroshima Medical Center requests bids for the complete delivery of a delivery monitoring system. The system must be delivered by March 31, 2027, and installed at the Higashihiroshima Medical Center. Bidders must meet specific qualification criteria and submit bids by October 20, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 2, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 20, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Higashihiroshima Medical Center, National Hospital Organization - Shibata Satoshi
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

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