Hokkaido Shinkansen, Rail Cart Procurement

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Original title: 北海道新幹線、レールカート調達

JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課

Published: Oct 2, 2026

Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Source: jp_jrtt

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Japanese

This tender is for the procurement of "Rail Carts" for the Hokkaido Shinkansen (bullet train) line in Japan. The contracting authority is the Railway Technical Research Institute (鉄道技術センター), with procurement managed by the Administration Division (管理課). The tender method is General Competitive Bidding with Lowest Price evaluation (一般競争入札・最低価格). Contract Number: 2026001804. This procurement is crucial for the maintenance and operational efficiency of the Hokkaido Shinkansen railway line. Rail carts are specialized vehicles used for track inspection, maintenance, and repair work on railway lines. Requirements typically include the design, manufacture, supply, and potentially commissioning of these rail carts, ensuring they meet stringent safety, performance, and compatibility standards specific to high-speed rail operations. Key specifications would likely cover dimensions, load capacity, power source, speed capabilities, braking systems, and onboard diagnostic equipment. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering equipment that adheres to Japanese railway standards and contributes to the safe and reliable operation of the Shinkansen. Further details are available in the official tender announcement PDF.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency and was originally published on October 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: Japanese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課

JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課 has issued 46 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Japan. Notices are distributed via JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課 in Japan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Japan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.