שדרוג תוכנה למערכת האזעקה הלאומית (J-ALERT)

Tender Notice:
The following is announced for open competitive bidding. Date: July 15, 2026. Responsible officer for expenditure commitment: Daisuke Otuka, Director of the General Affairs Division, Fire and Disaster Management Agency. Procurement agency number: 012. Location number: 13.
1. Procurement details:
(1) Classification codes: 71, 29
(2) Subject and quantity: Comprehensive software upgrade work for the National Early Warning System (J-Alert)
(3) Characteristics of the procurement subject: as specified in the tender documentation
(4) Performance period: as specified in the tender documentation
(5) Performance location: as specified in the tender documentation
(6) Bidding method: The winning bid price will be the amount stated in the bid plus 10% of that amount (fractions less than 1 yen will be rounded down). Bidders must state in the bid form an amount equivalent to 100/110 of the estimated contract amount regardless of whether they are taxable or tax-exempt entities.

2. This procurement will use the "Electronic Procurement System" for bidding, bid opening, and contract procedures. However, if it is difficult to use the electronic system, a written reason must be submitted and approved by the deadline (September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM) to allow paper-based procedures. Details are in the bid instructions.
3. Eligibility for participation:
(1) Must not fall under Article 70 of the Cabinet Order on Budget, Auditing and Accounting.
(2) Must not fall under Article 71 of the same order.
(3) Must hold Grade A qualification for "Information Processing, Software Development or Others" under the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications unified qualification for fiscal years 2025-2027, and have eligibility in the Kanto-Koshinetsu region.
(4) Must have qualifications as determined by the expenditure commitment officer under Article 73 of the Cabinet Order.
(5) Must not be controlled by or equivalent to organized crime groups.
4. Obligations for bidders:
Those wishing to participate must submit required documents via the electronic procurement system by September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM. If unable to use the electronic system, documents must be submitted to the designated location by the deadline. Bidders must respond to any requests for explanation regarding submitted documents.
5. Submission location and inquiries: Address:
2-1-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8927, Fire and Disaster Management Agency, Civil Protection and Disaster Management Department, Disaster Prevention Division, Civil Protection Office. Contact: Miura Yoshiaki, Phone: 03-5253-7550.
6. Distribution of bid instructions:
Available via the Government Electronic Procurement System (GEPS) at https://www.geps.go.jp.
7. Bid briefing session: Date and time:
August 12, 2026, 10:00 AM. Location: Fire and Disaster Management Agency, 3rd floor, 2nd Conference Room, Central Government Building No.
2. Application deadline for briefing:
August 5, 2026, 5:00 PM.
8. Bid submission deadline:
September 3, 2026, 5:00 PM.
9. Bid opening:
September 15, 2026, 10:00 AM, same location as briefing.
10. Language and currency for contract procedures:
Japanese and Japanese yen.
11. Bid and contract guarantees:
Exempted.
12. Invalid bids:
Bids from those not meeting eligibility, submitting false or fraudulent documents, or failing to fulfill obligations will be invalid.
13. Method of awarding contract:
The highest score based on comprehensive evaluation within the price limit set by Article 79 of the Cabinet Order on Budget, Auditing and Accounting will be selected. Details in bid instructions.
14. Negotiations:
None. Details per bid instructions.