Japan Tenders - October 20, 2026

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

  • Notices scanned: 62
  • Relevant (shown): 24 (23 active, 1 sole-source notices, 0 expired)
  • Removed (low relevance / no match): 38
  • Tags: Cloud, Cybersecurity, Energy, Government Systems, Healthcare, Medical, Quantum, Research, Software, Telecom

Active opportunities

#1 - Procurement of Network Behavior Detection Device

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the procurement of a network behavior detection device as specified. The contract performance deadline is March 31, 2027, and the place of performance is as specified in the tender documents. The tender documents are available until November 9, 2026, and the bid submission deadline is November 10, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#2 - Operation and Maintenance of Reminder Procedure Online System and Cloud Service Platform

Request for comments

This request for comments concerns the draft specifications for the operation and maintenance of the Reminder Procedure Online System and the provision of the cloud service platform related to this system. The procuring entity is the General Secretariat of the Supreme Court. Comments on the draft specifications are due by November 10, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 10, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: SOMETANI Takenobu, Director of the Accounting Bureau, General Secretariat of the Supreme Court
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Cloud, Software and Information Systems

#3 - Maintenance of Application Programs for Indirect Business System (Oct 2027–Jan 2030)

Request for comments

The Japan Pension Service requests comments on draft specifications for maintenance services of application programs related to an indirect business system from October 2027 to January 2030. The draft specifications are available for distribution until November 6, 2026, and comments must be submitted by November 9, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: SATO Toshiyuki, Director of Core System Development Department, Japan Pension Service
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#4 - X-ray CT System (Imaging Room 5) for FY2026 Medical Equipment Investment

Request for comments

The National Cancer Center invites comments on draft specifications for the procurement of an X-ray CT system for Imaging Room 5 as part of the FY2026 medical equipment investment. The comment submission deadline is November 9, 2026. Distribution of draft specifications is available from October 20 to November 9, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 9, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Manno Hiroyuki, Director of the National Cancer Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#5 - Ultrasonic Surgical Devices, Two Units, FY2026 Medical Equipment Investment

Notice

Procurement of two ultrasonic surgical devices as part of the FY2026 medical equipment investment by National Cancer Center Japan (NCC). Delivery and performance are required by December 31, 2026, at the NCC Central Hospital. The contract award will be based on the lowest price bid method.

  • Listed on KKJ: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Cancer Center Japan (NCC)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#6 - Three-Dimensional Measuring Device, 1 Unit

Notice

The National Research and Development Agency Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute is soliciting bids for one three-dimensional measuring device. The delivery deadline is January 29, 2027, to the Woodworking Machinery Processing Laboratory in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture. Bidders must meet specified qualification grades and submit required documents by November 13, 2026.

  • Listed on KKJ: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 18, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Ken Tange, Director of the National Research and Development Agency Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#7 - Purchase of 2 Mechanical Ventilators by JCHO Hoshigaoka Medical Center

Open tender

Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hoshigaoka Medical Center invites open competitive bids for the purchase of two mechanical ventilators. Delivery, installation, setup, and confirmation of normal operation must be completed by the end of December 2026 at the Hoshigaoka Medical Center in Hirakata City, Osaka Prefecture. Bidders must meet qualification requirements including regional certification and medical device sales permits.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 6, 2026, 07:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#8 - Prototype of Movable Mirror Mount for ITER Poloidal Polarimeter

Open tender

This procurement is for the prototyping of a movable mirror mount used in the ITER poloidal polarimeter, as specified in the tender documents. The contract performance location is at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Research Institute in Ibaraki Prefecture, with a completion deadline of February 26, 2026. The tender is an open competitive bidding process with detailed qualification requirements and submission deadlines.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 4, 2026, 15:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research

#9 - Program Improvement and Performance Evaluation for ITER Poloidal Polarimeter Data Recording Equipment

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is soliciting bids for program improvements and performance evaluation of data recording equipment for the ITER poloidal polarimeter. The contract execution deadline is March 16, 2027, at the Naka Fusion Science and Technology Research Institute in Ibaraki Prefecture. Tender documents are available by request until November 9, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 2, 2026, 14:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Quantum

#10 - Photovoltaic Cell Current Application System

Open tender

Procurement of a photovoltaic cell current application system that automatically applies specified current to solar cell modules according to their temperature during IEC 61215 temperature cycle tests. The system also continuously records and monitors voltage, current, and temperature over long periods. Delivery is required by March 17, 2027, to the AIST Tsukuba Center Central Office.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Tender document receipt deadline: October 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy

#11 - Operation and Maintenance of National Qualification Info Linkage System (On-Premises)

Request for comments

This is a request for comments on draft specifications for operation and maintenance services of the National Qualification Information Linkage and Utilization System based on an on-premises infrastructure for fiscal year 2027. The procuring entity is the Digital Agency. The draft specifications are available for review and comment until November 9, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 9, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kaimoto Nobuhiro, Accounting Officer, Digital Agency
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Government Systems

#12 - New Type Solar Cell I-V Measurement System

Open tender

Procurement of a new type solar cell I-V measurement system for evaluating the current-voltage characteristics and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) output performance of perovskite solar cell modules. Delivery deadline is March 17, 2027, to the AIST Tsukuba Center Central Office. The system will be used for power generation performance evaluation of perovskite solar cells.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Tender document receipt deadline: October 27, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Energy

#13 - Manufacturing of Inverter-Type High-Frequency Thermal Plasma Device

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is procuring the manufacturing of one set of an inverter-type high-frequency thermal plasma device. Delivery terms, location, and other conditions are specified in the tender documentation. Participants must demonstrate rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research, Energy

#14 - Manufacturing of Inverter-Type High-Frequency Thermal Plasma Device

Notice

This tender is for the manufacturing of one set of an inverter-type high-frequency thermal plasma device by the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology. Delivery terms, location, and other conditions are specified in the tender documents. Participants must have rapid after-sales service and maintenance capabilities and meet qualification requirements.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 10, 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, Energy

#15 - Introduction and Development of Vulnerability Management Cloud

Open tender

The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is conducting an open competitive tender for the introduction and development of a vulnerability management cloud system. The contract execution deadline is March 31, 2027, and the place of execution will be as specified in the tender documents. Tender documents are available for distribution on weekdays excluding holidays until November 9, 2026, and the submission deadline for bids and technical evaluation materials is November 10, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity, Cloud

#16 - Internet Sanitization System for Katsuyama City

Notice

Katsuyama City is soliciting bids for an Internet sanitization system including an internet browsing system, file sanitization system, email sanitization system, and personal information search system. The contract includes delivery to the Katsuyama City server room by February 28, 2027. Bidders must meet specified qualifications including prior experience with internet sanitization systems or related firewall or L3 switch deliveries to local governments, and hold ISO27001 and Privacy Mark certifications.

  • Listed on KKJ: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: October 27, 2026
  • Procuring entity: Mizukami Mikio, Mayor of Katsuyama City
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Cybersecurity

#17 - Hospital Information System for National Hospital Organization Shigaraki

Notice

Procurement of a complete hospital information system for the National Hospital Organization Shigaraki National Hospital. The system must meet specified performance and functional requirements and be delivered by May 31, 2027. Bidders must have appropriate qualifications and a rapid after-sales maintenance service system.

  • Publication date: October 21, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: December 10, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Sanada Mitsuru, Director, National Hospital Organization Shigaraki National Hospital
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#18 - Hospital Information System and 7-Year Maintenance Contract

Request for comments

This notice requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of a hospital information system and related equipment, including quantities, as well as a 7-year maintenance service contract. The procuring entity is the National Hospital Organization Oita Medical Center. The deadline for submitting comments is November 24, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Hirano Masakazu, Director of the National Hospital Organization Oita Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Medium
  • Tags: Healthcare, Software and Information Systems

#19 - Expansion Modules and 2 Other Items for Naval Equipment Research

Open tender

This tender is for the procurement of expansion modules and related items specified for the Naval Equipment Research Institute's Marine Environment Test and Evaluation Satellite in Iwakuni. The items include QSFP+/QSFP28 slots, multi-rate modules, and management cables from Allied Telesis. Delivery is scheduled by February 26, 2027.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 24, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Intended vendor: Allied Telesis
  • Procuring entity: Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Telecom

#20 - Computer for Document Conversion and Generation

Open tender

Procurement of a computer system for document conversion and generation by the Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety (JOHAS). The contract includes all expenses necessary for the execution of the work, with delivery by March 31, 2027, to the Labor Safety and Health Research Institute in Kiyose City, Tokyo. Bidders must meet specified qualification criteria including regional and grade requirements.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 18, 2026, 18:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Japan Organization of Occupational Health and Safety (JOHAS)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Software and Information Systems

#21 - Complete set of artificial knee joint replacement surgery support robots

Request for comments

Kagoshima University requests comments on draft specifications for the procurement of a complete set of artificial knee joint replacement surgery support robots. The draft specifications are available for distribution from October 20 to November 20, 2026, with a briefing session scheduled for November 2, 2026. Submission deadline for comments is November 20, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Comment deadline: November 20, 2026, 17:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Fukushima Takashi, Director of the Secretariat, Kagoshima University
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#22 - Complete X-ray Bone Densitometer System

Open tender

Procurement of a complete X-ray bone densitometer system for the National Hospital Organization Oita Medical Center. The contract includes all costs required for delivery by March 31, Reiwa 9. Bidders must have relevant manufacturing or sales qualifications and after-sales service capabilities.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 19, 2026, 12:00 JST
  • Procuring entity: Kobashima Akira, Director of the National Hospital Organization Oita Medical Center
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Medical

#23 - Chemiluminescence Imaging System

Open tender

This procurement is for a chemiluminescence imaging system by RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency). The notice does not provide further details on specifications or usage context. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Submission deadline: November 16, 2026
  • Procuring entity: RIKEN (National Research and Development Agency)
  • Technology relevance: Possible
  • Tags: Research
Sole-source contract notices – direct awards, not open for bidding (1)

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 - Design and Development for Certificate Issuance Center System Upgrade for Next-Gen My Number Card

Sole-source notice

This single tender contract covers the design and development work for upgrading the certificate issuance center system to support the next-generation Individual Number Card. The contract is planned for November 10, 2026, and the intended vendor is the Local Government Information System Organization. The procurement is based on exclusive rights protection under the Government Procurement Agreement.

  • Publication date: October 20, 2026
  • Status: Active
  • Deadline: Planned contract date: November 10, 2026
  • Intended vendor: 地方公共団体情報システム機構
  • Procuring entity: Higashi Masayuki, Director of the Accounting Division, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
  • Technology relevance: High
  • Tags: Government Systems, Software and Information Systems

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