Latest Japan Defence Tenders

8 live tenders, updated daily.

Tender Impulse lists 8 live Defence tenders in Japan, updated every day. Of these, 3 appeared in the past week. The most active buyers right now include National Public Safety Commission(National Police Agency) and Development Bank of Japan Inc.. Many of these tenders are classified under Communications equipment (32570000) and Cyber security (75220000). 5 close within the next seven days, so check the deadlines below. The newest notice was added on 13 Oct 2026.

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Defence and security tenders in Japan

Defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies buy vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.

Defence procurement often limits eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Read the eligibility conditions of each Japan tender carefully; your key account manager can help you assess them.

Bidding in Japan

Japan is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement, so many larger contracts are open to foreign suppliers, but most buyers require qualification registration first. National procurement information appears on the government procurement portal, and notices are mainly in Japanese; subscribers get Defence tender details translated at no extra cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Japan Defence Tenders

How many Japan Defence tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 8 open Japan Defence tenders. Of these, 3 were published in the last seven days, and 5 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue Japan Defence tenders?
Buyers with the most open Japan Defence tenders on Tender Impulse include: National Public Safety Commission(National Police Agency) and Development Bank of Japan Inc.. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in Japan Defence tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open Japan Defence tenders are Communications equipment (32570000) and Cyber security (75220000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
Where are Defence tenders in Japan published?
National government Defence tenders in Japan are published through the government procurement portal, while independent administrative agencies, national universities and local governments also publish on their own sites. Frequent buyers include national university corporations, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan Post and the National Hospital Organization.
Can foreign companies bid for Defence tenders in Japan?
Foreign companies can bid for many larger Defence tenders in Japan, because Japan is a party to the WTO Government Procurement Agreement. Many Japanese buyers require qualification registration before a supplier can bid. Notices are mainly in Japanese, with English summaries for some covered tenders, and Tender Impulse subscribers get tender details translated at no extra cost.
What do Japan defence tenders usually cover?
Japan defence tenders usually cover vehicles and spare parts, uniforms and protective equipment, communications and surveillance systems, rations, fuel and facility services, bought by defence ministries, armed forces, police and border agencies. Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment falls under CPV division 35, and defence services under division 75.
Can foreign suppliers bid on Japan defence contracts?
Japan defence contracts often limit eligibility to registered or security-cleared suppliers, and some notices are only open to domestic companies. Suppliers typically need prior registration with the defence buyer, security clearance for staff and facilities, export or end-user documentation, and references. The eligibility conditions of each tender should be read before any work on a bid begins.
What makes Japan defence tenders different from other public tenders?
Japan defence tenders differ from other public tenders in their restricted eligibility, confidentiality requirements and frequent use of restricted or negotiated procedures. Some documents are released only to registered or cleared bidders. Evaluation often weighs technical performance, reliability and through-life support alongside price. A key account manager at Tender Impulse can help assess eligibility conditions.
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