Japan Tenders - October 9, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 121
  • Relevant (shown): 58 (34 active, 23 sole-source notices, 1 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 63
  • Tags: AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Data, Energy, Government Systems, HPC, Healthcare, IoT, Medical, Public Safety, Quantum, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Next-Generation Clinical Trial Operation Design Support Using Generative AI (FY2026)

Open tender

The National Cancer Center Japan (NCC) is soliciting bids for comprehensive support services to design next-generation clinical trial operations using generative AI for fiscal year 2026. The contract includes all related expenses such as equipment, materials, and operational costs, with execution at NCC East Hospital. Details and specifications are provided in the bidding documents.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Cancer Center Japan (NCC)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, Healthcare

#2 - Maintenance of Integrated Accounting System Software (FY2027-2031)

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for maintenance services of integrated accounting system software covering fiscal years 2027 to 2031. The procurement is managed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Submission deadline for comments is October 26, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 26, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Mitsui Yuko, Director, Japan International Cooperation Agency
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#3 - X-ray General Radiography System Replacement Work

Open tender

This procurement is for the replacement work of the X-ray general radiography system at the National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities, Beppu Severe Disability Center. The contract includes installation, wiring, removal of existing equipment, testing, and adjustment. The contract period is from the contract signing date until March 31, 2027. The work location is specified as the Beppu Severe Disability Center.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 27, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: MAKI Shuichiro, Director of the General Affairs Section, Beppu Severe Disability Center, National Rehabilitation Center for Persons with Disabilities
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#4 - Unit Price Contract for Environmental and Personal Radiation Dose Measurement for NanoTerasu Operation

Open tender

This procurement is for a unit price contract concerning environmental and personal radiation dose measurement services related to the operation of NanoTerasu. The contract period is from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2028, with performance locations specified in the specifications. The contract award will be based on the lowest valid bid within the price limit.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Quantum

#5 - Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatograph System Complete Set

Open tender

National Cancer Center Japan (NCC) invites open competitive bids for the procurement of an ultra-high performance liquid chromatograph system complete set. The contract requires delivery by March 31, 2027, to the NCC and contract sites. Bidders must meet NCC qualification criteria and demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capability.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Cancer Center Japan (NCC)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Medical

#6 - Total RNA-seq Analysis Services (Mouse Samples)

Open tender

This procurement is for total RNA sequencing analysis services using mouse samples. The contract involves performing RNA-seq analysis to support research activities at RIKEN.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 5, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#7 - Survey and Study for Drafting and Realizing International Standardization Proposal for Prototype Reactor Plant

Open tender

National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) issues a competitive tender for a survey and study aimed at drafting the framework and realizing an international standardization proposal for a prototype reactor plant. The work is to be performed at the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute by March 12, 2027. The procurement includes technical examination and requires submission of a pledge excluding organized crime affiliations.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 30, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy, Research

#8 - Study on Reliability, Maintainability Evaluation and Engineering Data Management for Prototype Reactor Maintenance

Open tender

National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting a competitive tender for a study and examination to support maintenance and preservation planning of a prototype reactor. The work involves reliability and maintainability evaluation and advancement of engineering data management. The contract execution location is specified as Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute, Aomori Prefecture, with a completion deadline of March 12, 2027.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 30, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Energy

#9 - RNA Sequence Analysis Service Contract (Unit Price Agreement)

Open tender

RIKEN is soliciting bids for a unit price contract to provide RNA sequence analysis services. The contract involves outsourcing RNA sequencing data analysis tasks. The deadline for submission is November 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#10 - Purchase of Vacuum-Compatible 7-Element Silicon Drift Detector System

Notice

This tender is for the purchase of a vacuum-compatible 7-element silicon drift detector system by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology. Delivery conditions, location, and deadlines are specified in the tender documentation. Participants must demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 1, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HATTORI Masahiko, Director of Department of Financial Affairs, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#11 - Purchase of Geometrical Measurement System for DEMO Reactor Development

Notice

This tender is for the purchase of a geometrical measurement system intended for the development of diagnostic equipment for a prototype fusion reactor (DEMO reactor). Delivery is required by March 26, 2027, to the Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology. Participants must meet specific qualification criteria including rapid after-sales service capability.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: January 8, 2027, 13:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiroyuki Yamano, Director of Department of Administrative Services, Naka Institute for Fusion Science and Technology, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Energy

#12 - Purchase of Fully Automated ELISA System Ella System

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the purchase of a fully automated ELISA system named Ella System. The contract performance deadline is February 26, 2027, and the place of fulfillment is specified in the tender specifications. The tender requires submission of bid documents by October 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#13 - Purchase of ANSYS Maxwell Licenses for High-Temp High-Pressure Water Cooling System Analysis

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is procuring ANSYS Maxwell software licenses to create various analysis models for enhancing a high-temperature high-pressure water cooling system. The contract fulfillment deadline is December 1, 2026, and the work location is the Rokkasho Fusion Energy Research Institute in Aomori Prefecture. The procurement is conducted via open competitive bidding.

  • Publication date: October 9, 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: Software and Information Systems

#14 - Proteome Analysis Services

Open tender

RIKEN is procuring services for proteome analysis. The notice is a public tender for performing proteome analysis tasks. The deadline for submission is November 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 2, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#15 - Procurement of Various Medical and Hospital Equipment Sets

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of multiple types of medical and hospital equipment including 39 temperature-controlled meal carts, 9 defibrillators, 14 endoscope video systems, 81 physiological information monitors, surgical microscopes, and a surgical navigation system among others. The detailed specifications, delivery deadlines, and locations are defined in the tender documents. Bidders must submit technical specification responses and pricing according to the comprehensive evaluation method.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 16, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: EGUCHI Takashi, Director of the General Affairs Department, National Hospital Organization Headquarters
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical, Healthcare

#16 - Procurement of Syringe Pumps and Infusion Pumps

Notice

This tender is for the procurement of syringe pumps and infusion pumps as a single lot for the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry. The contract requires delivery and installation by December 31, 2026, at the Center's location. The selection will be based on the lowest price bid meeting the specifications.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 29, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Nakagome Kazuyuki, Director of the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#17 - Procurement of Remote Connection Relay Terminal Set

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of a complete set of remote connection relay terminals. The contract performance deadline is March 31, 2027, and the place of performance will be as specified in the tender documents. Submission deadline for bids and technical evaluation materials is October 30, 2026, 17:00.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#18 - Outpatient Endoscope Scope System for ENT and Head-Neck Surgery

Open tender

Niigata University is conducting an open competitive tender for one set of an outpatient endoscope scope system for the ENT and head-neck surgery department. The system should be Olympus Marketing Co., Ltd. VISERAS Video System Center OTV-S500 or an equivalent model as detailed in the specifications. Delivery deadline is December 28, 2026, to Niigata University Medical and Dental Hospital ENT and head-neck surgery outpatient department.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Participation request deadline: October 23, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Niigata University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#19 - Next-Generation Sequencer

Open tender

Procurement of a next-generation sequencer by RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency). The notice is brief and does not specify additional details or requirements.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#20 - Network Equipment Set and 7-Year Maintenance Contract

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of a complete set of network equipment and a seven-year maintenance service contract at the National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Saishun Medical Center. Delivery is required by March 31, 2027. The selection will be based on a comprehensive evaluation including performance, functionality, and technical documentation.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 9, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hiromi Ogata, Director National Hospital Organization Kumamoto Saishun Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom

#21 - Manufacture of Plasma Catalytic Reaction Cold Model Test Equipment

Open tender

Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) invites competitive bids for the manufacture of a plasma catalytic reaction cold model test equipment. Delivery is required by January 29, 2027, to the Ookayama Campus, Ishikawadai Building No. 6, 3rd floor. Eligibility requires qualification grades A-D for manufacturing goods in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region for fiscal year 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#22 - Evaluation and Correction of CAD Design Documents for ITER Procurement Activities

Open tender

Procurement for evaluation and correction work of CAD design documents related to ITER procurement activities by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST). The work is to be performed at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Research Institute by March 19, 2027. Submission deadline is November 19, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 19, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#23 - Ellipsometer for ALD Equipment

Open tender

The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) is soliciting bids for an ellipsometer to be used with ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) equipment. The procurement includes one complete set, with delivery by March 31, 2027, at a location specified in the bidding documents. The contract award will be based on the lowest valid bid within the estimated price range.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#24 - Confocal Scan Unit

Open tender

Procurement of a confocal scan unit by RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency). The notice is brief and specifies only the equipment name without additional details on specifications or usage.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#25 - Concept Study for ITER Divertor Rail Initial Assembly Platform and Service Rail

Open tender

This procurement is for a concept study regarding the initial assembly platform and service rails for the ITER divertor rail. The work will be performed at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Institute, part of the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), with a completion deadline of March 19, 2027. The contract will be awarded by a general competitive bidding process.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 25, 2026, 13:30 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Quantum

#26 - Complete replacement of ultrasound diagnostic equipment at Tsukigata Prison

Open tender

Procurement for the complete replacement of ultrasound diagnostic equipment at Tsukigata Prison medical department. The equipment includes a general-purpose ultrasound diagnostic device with linear and convex probes, a monochrome printer, and a gel warmer, all to be new and approved medical devices in Japan. Delivery and installation must be completed by March 26, 2027, with maintenance and warranty provisions included.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 28, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Tsuda Makoto, Director of Tsukigata Prison, Ministry of Justice
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#27 - CPU Servers for Virtual Environment Cluster Construction

Open tender

RIKEN is procuring CPU servers intended for constructing a virtual environment cluster. The procurement focuses on hardware to support virtualization infrastructure. The fulfillment period and location will be determined according to the specifications.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 29, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#28 - Basic Operating Room System including Electric Operating Table and Anesthesia Device

Open tender

Ehime University is procuring a basic operating room system consisting of one general-purpose electric operating table and one general anesthesia device, including delivery, installation, wiring, and adjustment. The items must meet performance specifications designated by the university president. Delivery deadline is February 19, 2027, with inspection and acceptance by university personnel.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:15 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ehime University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#29 - Technical cooperation for maintenance and license of consultation and safety programs

Request for comments

The National Police Agency is requesting comments on draft specifications for technical cooperation services related to maintenance and modification of consultation and personal safety related programs, maintenance of various inquiry programs for a common infrastructure system, and licenses for these inquiry programs. The consultation period is until October 30, 2026. The procurement involves software maintenance, modification, and licensing.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 30, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KIHARA Kensuke, Director of the Accounting Division, Secretariat of the National Police Agency
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#30 - Renewal work for integrated virtualization infrastructure servers

Open tender

This tender is for the renewal of integrated virtualization infrastructure servers including leasing the equipment, initial construction, migration, configuration, wiring, kitting, and maintenance. The lease period is from April 1, 2027 to March 31, 2032, with initial construction to be completed by July 30, 2027. Delivery location is a data center designated by JOGMEC, disclosed only to the successful bidder.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 7, 2026, 11:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KIMIHIKO SATO, Executive Vice President of Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#31 - Modification of Employment Insurance Vocational Introduction Subsystem (Training/Registration)

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on the draft specifications for modifications to the vocational introduction subsystem related to training and training registration, prompted by the expansion of employment insurance coverage. The procurement involves a comprehensive set of modifications to this subsystem. Submission deadline for comments is November 2, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 2, 2026
  • Procuring entity: HORI Yasuo, Director of Employment Insurance Division, Employment Security Bureau, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#32 - Enhancement of Disaster Resilience and Crustal Deformation Analysis for Electronic Control Points

Open tender

This tender is for strengthening the disaster resilience of electronic control points and enhancing the functions for crustal deformation analysis. The contract includes all costs such as transportation, insurance, and customs duties. The fulfillment period is until March 24, 2027, and the location is specified in the bid manual.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 25, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: KAWASE Kazushige, Director-General of Geospatial Information Authority of Japan
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Research

#33 - Design, development, operation, maintenance, and service of Inter-Ministry Official Statistics system

Request for comments

This procurement concerns the design, development, operation, maintenance, and service provision of the Inter-Ministry information system for Official Statistics. The National Statistics Center invites comments on the draft specifications by October 29, 2026. The system supports shared use of government statistics across ministries.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 29, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: 独立行政法人統計センター理事長佐伯修司
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#34 - Comprehensive construction support for online application and reception system

Request for comments

The Japan Patent Office requests comments on draft specifications for comprehensive construction support services related to an online application and reception system. The draft specifications are available on the Patent Office website, and a briefing session will be held on October 16, 2026. The deadline for submitting comments is October 29, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: October 29, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: HOSOYA Kenji, Director of the General Affairs and Accounting Division, Japan Patent Office
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (23)

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 - Third Phase Common Infrastructure Software Upgrade Contract

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the third phase software upgrade of the common infrastructure. The contract will be awarded to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement. The scheduled contract date is November 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#2 - AI for Science Compatible GPU Testbed System

Sole-source notice

Hokkaido University plans to procure one set of an AI for Science compatible GPU testbed system via single tendering procedures. The contract is scheduled for October 30, 2026, with Fujitsu Limited as the intended vendor due to interchangeability reasons under the Agreement on Government Procurement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: AI, HPC

#3 - Software procurement for strengthening cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the procurement of software aimed at strengthening cybersecurity functions of a common infrastructure. The contract is planned for November 30, 2026, and the designated vendor is ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation. The procurement is justified under the government procurement agreement for compatibility reasons.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Software and Information Systems

#4 - Software Maintenance Procurement for Loan Management System

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for software maintenance services for a loan management system. The contract is planned as a single tender with Hitachi, Ltd. due to compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement. The scheduled contract date is November 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#5 - Replacement of Large-Scale Cloud Infrastructure Computing Nodes for Real-World Base Model Development

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the replacement of large-scale cloud infrastructure computing nodes used for the development of real-world base models. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Japan Hewlett-Packard Co., Ltd. The scheduled contract date is October 29, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 29, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Japan Hewlett-Packard Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: IMAI Miharu, Procurement Department, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud

#6 - Procurement of hardware for strengthening cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the procurement of hardware to strengthen cybersecurity functions of common infrastructure. The contract is planned to be awarded on November 30, 2026, to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the Development Bank of Japan Inc., Information Planning Department.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#7 - Next Data Warehouse Construction Project Query Development and UAT Support

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for comprehensive services related to query development and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) support for the next data warehouse construction project. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Dentsu Soken Inc. as the intended contractor. The scheduled contract date is November 1, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Dentsu Soken Inc.
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Data, Software and Information Systems

#8 - Modification of PC Electronic Application Software, Reception System, and International Design Application System

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure covers modifications to three software systems: PC electronic application software, a reception system, and an international design application system. The contract is planned for November 2, 2026, and is awarded to Fujitsu Limited and NTT DATA Corporation due to compatibility reasons under government procurement agreements.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: No submission deadline
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited, NTT DATA Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Kenji Hosoya, Director of the Accounting Division, General Affairs Department, Japan Patent Office
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems, Government Systems

#9 - Commission for construction of common IaaS infrastructure system

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a commission contract to construct a common IaaS infrastructure system. The contract is planned to be awarded to Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation. The scheduled contract date is November 1, 2026. The reason for single tendering is compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Itochu Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#10 - 2026 3rd Common Infrastructure Software Maintenance Procurement

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for the maintenance procurement of common infrastructure software for fiscal year 2026, third phase. The contract is planned to be awarded on November 1, 2026, to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation based on compatibility provisions under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Shuhei OOSHIMA, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#11 - Comprehensive outsourcing for expansion of cybersecurity functions

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for comprehensive outsourcing services related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned to be awarded to Fujitsu Limited by November 30, 2026, citing compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the Development Bank of Japan Inc., Information Planning Department.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#12 - Comprehensive outsourcing for expansion of cybersecurity functions

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for comprehensive outsourcing services related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned to be awarded by November 30, 2026, to Hitachi, Ltd., citing compatibility under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is the Information Planning Department of the Development Bank of Japan Inc.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#13 - Comprehensive Cybersecurity Function Expansion Service Contract

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for a comprehensive service contract related to the expansion of cybersecurity functions. The contract is planned to be awarded to KDDI Corporation by November 30, 2026. The procurement is based on the 'compatibility' clause under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: KDDI Corporation
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#14 - Comprehensive Contract for Strengthening Cybersecurity Functions of the Common Infrastructure

Sole-source notice

This single tendering procedure contract is for comprehensive services to strengthen cybersecurity functions of the common infrastructure. The contract is planned to be awarded to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation by November 30, 2026, citing compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: OOSHIMA Shuhei, Director of Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#15 - Additional Procurement of Common Infrastructure Software FY2026 3rd Batch

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for additional procurement of common infrastructure software for fiscal year 2026, third batch. The contract is planned to be awarded on November 1, 2026, to ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation due to compatibility reasons under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 1, 2026
  • Intended vendor: ITOCHU Techno-Solutions Corporation
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#16 - Migration Tasks for Consular Affairs Information System in MOFA Network Upgrade

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns migration tasks including functional testing and deployment for the Consular Affairs Information System as part of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' information network upgrade. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Fujitsu Limited as the intended vendor. The contract award is expected on October 29, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 29, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: 外務省大臣官房会計課長菅原清行
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

#17 - Drone Flight and Radio Wave Environment Measurement Support with 920MHz Band Processing

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns support services for drone flight and radio wave environment measurement, including processing services for compatibility with the 920 MHz band. The contract is planned to be awarded by single tendering to Eames Robotics Co. The contract date is set for October 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Eames Robotics Co.
  • Procuring entity: 国立大学法人室蘭工業大学事務局長田勇人
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: IoT, Telecom

#18 - Collaborative support services for CPS platform in radio wave operations

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns collaborative support services for a platform to build a CPS (Cyber-Physical System) environment for radio wave operations. The contract is planned as a single tender with Hitachi, Ltd. due to interchangeability requirements. The contract award is expected on October 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: 国立大学法人室蘭工業大学事務局長田勇人
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Telecom, Software and Information Systems, IoT

#19 - Manufacturing, testing, and operational transition of next-generation satellite control information system (SCi)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns the manufacturing, testing, and operational transition of the next-generation satellite control information system (SCi) by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). The contract is planned to be awarded by single tendering to Fujitsu Limited due to interchangeability requirements under the Agreement on Government Procurement. The contract award date is scheduled for November 6, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 6, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity:
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems

#20 - Preliminary Study for Reconstruction of Fixed Asset and Lease Asset Management System

Sole-source notice

This procurement is for a comprehensive business consignment related to the preliminary study for the reconstruction of the fixed asset and lease asset management system. The contract is planned as a single tendering procedure with Proship Co., Ltd. The scheduled contract date is November 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Proship Co., Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Oshima Shuhei, Director of the Information Planning Department, Development Bank of Japan Inc.
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#21 - Entrustment of Modification for Shipping Management System (NC3 Function Migration)

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns a single tender contract for modification of a shipping management system to support migration of NC3 system functions. The contract is planned to be awarded on October 30, 2026, to Hitachi, Ltd. The reason for single tendering is interchangeability under the Agreement on Government Procurement.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: HIKAGE Satoshi Agent of Head Office contracting entity Japan Post Co., Ltd
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#22 - Delegation for modification of shipment management system (LTS function migration)

Sole-source notice

This notice announces a single tendering procedure for delegating the modification of the shipment management system, specifically for the migration of LTS system functions. The contract is planned with Hitachi, Ltd. The scheduled contract date is October 30, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 30, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Hitachi, Ltd.
  • Procuring entity: Nippon Yubin Co., Ltd. Headquarters Contract Manager Proxy Nippo Satoshi
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#23 - Business Server Renewal Package

Sole-source notice

This procurement concerns a single tender contract for a complete renewal of business servers. The contract is planned for October 29, 2026, and is awarded to Fujitsu Limited based on compatibility requirements under the Government Procurement Agreement. The procuring entity is NHK's Accounting Bureau.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: October 29, 2026
  • Intended vendor: Fujitsu Limited
  • Procuring entity: Kaneko Yutaka, Director of the Accounting Bureau, NHK
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems
Irrelevant / Expired Opportunities (1)

#1 - FY2026 Matsuyama River and National Highway Office Surveillance System Update

Open tender

This procurement is for updating the surveillance system at the Matsuyama River and National Highway Office building, including monitors, recorders, and surveillance cameras. The contract period is from the day after contract signing until February 25, 2027, with work performed at the Matsuyama River and National Highway Office in Ehime Prefecture. The procurement process uses the GEPS electronic procurement system, with paper submission allowed only if electronic submission is difficult.

  • Publication date: October 9, 2026
  • Status: Expired
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 19, 2026, 16:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: MINAMOTO Hironobu, Director of the Matsuyama River and National Highway Office, Shikoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Public Safety

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