Japan Tenders

Kanpo: The official gazette of the Japanese government, published by the National Printing Bureau. It contains notices of all government procurements, as well as other important legal information.
Wakucho: An online procurement portal operated by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. It provides access to information on government procurements, as well as a means to submit bids electronically.
GlobalTenders aggregates tenders from Japan's official, authorities and agencies websites, newspapers, journals and magazines. With artificial intelligence and machine learning the data is authenticated, segregated and reorganized to make thousands of Japan Tenders easily searchable on a single platform.

All companies and individuals who are capable of fulfilling the requirements can potentially bid on Japan tenders. There might be additional restrictions based on domicile, experience and qualifications depending on the project's nature and complexity.

Top products and services procured by the Japan government through tenders:
Construction and infrastructure
IT and communications
Medical equipment and supplies
Office supplies and equipment
Vehicles
Energy
Food and beverages

The exact eligibility criteria vary with each Japanese tender, but some common requirements include:

• past experience
• minimum revenue
• legal status
• technical expertise
• financial stability
• ethical conduct

Act on Promotion of Procurement by the State and Local Governments: The main law governing government procurement in Japan. It establishes the principles of transparency, fairness, and competition that must be followed by government agencies.
Cabinet Order on the Procedures for Government Procurement: A detailed set of rules and regulations that implement the Act on Promotion of Procurement by the State and Local Governments.
Procurement Guidelines: Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications that provide guidance on how to apply the Act on Promotion of Procurement by the State and Local Governments and the Cabinet Order on the Procedures for Government Procurement.

The Japanese government procurement market is one of the largest in the world, with an estimated value of over ¥50 trillion (US$460 billion) per year.

Bidding for tenders in Japan is extremely lucrative for companies of all sizes. Japan tendering authorities release contracts for most of the products and services procured by them benefitting small, medium and large enterprises. A few of the benefits of bidding on Japan tenders are -
Guaranteed income
Steady work
reputational boost
high value projects
expanding client base
upskilling and innovation

Increased focus on sustainability: The Japanese government is increasingly focusing on sustainability in its procurement decisions, and is looking for suppliers that can provide environmentally friendly products and services.
Use of technology: The Japanese government is using technology to improve the efficiency and transparency of its procurement process. This includes the use of electronic bidding systems and data analytics.
Greater engagement with foreign suppliers: The Japanese government is making it easier for foreign suppliers to participate in its procurement process. This is part of an effort to promote economic growth and innovation.

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