Regarding the Implementation of Comprehensive Evaluation General Competitive Tender for Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment

Announcement of Comprehensive Evaluation General Competitive Tender for Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment We hereby announce that a comprehensive evaluation general competitive tender will be conducted as follows, in accordance with the provisions of Article 167-6, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act. 1. Matters for Comprehensive Evaluation General Competitive Tender (1) Name of Work Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment: One lot (2) Work Content Work related to the formulation of the Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy. For details, please refer to the tender explanation for the Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment. (3) Performance Period From the date of contract conclusion to March 31, 2027. (4) Performance Location Yamanashi Prefectural Government (1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture) and locations designated by the Governor. 2. Participation Qualifications Must meet all of the following requirements. (1) The corporate form of participation in the tender shall be as follows. A. Single company B. A consortium composed of multiple companies, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Consortium"). (2) Must not fall under any of the following. A. A party falling under any of the clauses in Article 167-4, Paragraph 1 of the Local Autonomy Act. B. A party who has been prohibited from participating in competitive tenders under Article 167-4, Paragraph 2 of the Local Autonomy Act and for whom the period stipulated in the same paragraph has not yet elapsed. C. A "Boryokudan member" as defined in Article 2, Item 6 of the Act on Prevention of Unjustifiable Acts by Boryokudan Members, etc. (1991, Act No. 77), or a corporation whose officers are Boryokudan members (excluding parties falling under Article 167-4, Paragraph 1, Item 3 of the Local Autonomy Act). D. A party that has not obtained the necessary permits, licenses, etc., when such are required for business operations. E. A party that has not been in business continuously for 2 years or more as of the first day of the month in which the qualification examination application is filed. F. A party that is subject to a designation suspension measure by Yamanashi Prefecture under the "Yamanashi Prefecture Guidelines for Designation Suspension, etc. for Contracts Related to Purchase of Goods, etc." (April 1, 1998) from the date of this announcement to the date of the tender. G. A party that has filed for commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Corporate Reorganization Act (2002, Act No. 154) or for commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (1999, Act No. 225) (excluding those for whom a decision to commence rehabilitation or civil rehabilitation proceedings has been made). (3) Must be a party eligible to participate in competitive tenders as defined in "Qualifications Required for Participation in Competitive Tenders for Goods, etc." (2021 Yamanashi Prefecture Notice No. 67). * Inquiries regarding qualifications required for participation in general competitive tenders: (Postal Code) 400-8501 (Address) 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture (Organization Name) Yamanashi Prefectural Government, Treasury Bureau, Management Section, Procurement Staff (Phone Number) (055) 223-1395 (4) For consortia, in addition to the requirements in (2) and (3), the following requirements must also be met. A. There must be a clear contract between the companies constituting the consortium. B. Responsibility for the preservation of accounting records, etc., must be clearly defined for 5 years after the end of the fiscal year in which the commissioned project by Yamanashi Prefecture is completed. C. Consortium members must not be participating in this tender as members of another consortium or as a single entity. 3. Tender Procedures, etc. (1) Location for Inspection of Contract Provisions, Distribution of Tender Explanations, and Contact Information (Postal Code) 400-8501 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefectural Government, Department of Industrial Policy, Industrial Promotion Division, Local Industry Promotion Staff Phone: 055-223-8871 Email Address: sangyo-sin@pref.yamanashi.lg.jp (2) Method of Distributing Tender Explanations From the date of this announcement until November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), excluding prefectural holidays as defined by the Ordinance on the Designation of Yamanashi Prefectural Holidays (1989, Yamanashi Prefectural Ordinance No. 6) (hereinafter referred to as "Prefectural Holidays"), from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the distribution location specified in 3.(1). If electronic mail distribution is desired, please contact the phone number in 3.(1) in advance, and send an email to the email address in 3.(1) stating your desire to receive the tender explanation, along with your phone number, fax number, and contact person's name. Note: The tender explanation will be sent by reply email, so please send from an email address that can receive it. (3) Method of Submitting Tender Participation Qualification Confirmation Application Form From the day after the announcement date until November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), excluding Prefectural Holidays, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, submit in person or by mail to the location specified in 3.(1). (4) Notification of Tender Participation Qualification Examination Results The results of the tender participation qualification examination will be notified by email to the applicant. (5) On-site Briefing Session (Winery Tour) Monday, November 16, 2026, at a location to be specified separately. Participation is optional and will not affect the evaluation if not attended. Participation costs will be borne by the participant. (6) Submission Period and Method for Proposals, etc. From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, submit in person to the location specified in 3.(1), or by mail to arrive by the same date. (7) Date and Time and Location of Bid Opening 10:00 AM on Thursday, November 26, 2026. Conference Room of the Department of Industrial Policy, 3rd Floor, Annex Building, Yamanashi Prefectural Government (Postal Code 400-8501, 1-6-1 Marunouchi, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture). (8) Tender Method ① Since the successful bid will be determined by comprehensive evaluation general competitive tender, submit both the bid form and the proposal, etc. ② For the purpose of determining the successful bid, the successful bid price will be the amount indicated on the bid form plus 10% of that amount (if there are fractions of less than 1 yen, such fractions will be rounded down). Therefore, bidders, regardless of whether they are subject to consumption tax or not, should write the amount equivalent to 100/110 of their estimated contract price on the bid form. (8) Invalid Tenders Tenders submitted by parties who do not have the qualifications for participation in the general competitive tender indicated in this announcement, tenders that violate the tender conditions, tenders by parties who have clearly and unfairly hindered fair competition in terms of price or other aspects in violation of the Act on Prohibition of Private Monopolization and Maintenance of Fair Trade (1947, Act No. 54), and tenders that fall under any of the clauses in Article 129 of the Yamanashi Prefectural Financial Regulations (1964, Yamanashi Prefectural Ordinance No. 11; hereinafter referred to as "Regulations") shall be deemed invalid. (9) Method of Determining the Successful Bidder ① The successful bidder shall be the bidder who meets all of the following requirements and has the highest total score, calculated by summing the technical score and the price score obtained by the comprehensive evaluation method specified in the tender explanation. (A) The bid price must be within the range obtained by multiplying the estimated price by 100/110. (B) The content of the technical proposal must satisfy all the mandatory items specified in the technical proposal evaluation table attached to the tender explanation. ② If there are two or more bidders with the same highest total score, the bidder with the higher technical score shall be the successful bidder. However, if the technical score and the price score are the same, the bidder with the lower bid price shall be the successful bidder. Furthermore, if the bid prices are also the same, the successful bidder will be determined by lottery, with an official unrelated to the tender execution drawing lots on behalf of the bidders. ③ In cases where the bid price is significantly low, a strict examination will be conducted based on the "Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment Low Bid Price Investigation Implementation Guidelines," which may include requesting the submission of a work breakdown (estimate). 4. Other (1) Language and Currency Used in Contract Procedures Japanese and Japanese Yen. (2) Bid Bond Exempted. (3) Contract Deposit Those who intend to conclude a contract must pay the contract deposit specified in the tender explanation. However, this may be waived if it falls under the provisions of Article 109-2 of the Regulations. (4) Requirement for Contract Creation Required. (5) Other Details will be provided in the tender explanation. 1. Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment Specifications 1. Consignment Work Name Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy Formulation Consignment (hereinafter referred to as "This Work"). 2. Definitions (1) Yamanashi Wine Japanese wine brewed within Yamanashi Prefecture (wine brewed in Japan using 100% grapes grown in Japan). (2) Koshu Wine Wine brewed mainly from Koshu grapes among Yamanashi wines. 3. Background and Objectives of the Work Yamanashi Prefecture, as the birthplace of Japanese wine, has led the Japanese wine industry for approximately 150 years and is one of the largest wine-producing regions in Japan. It boasts the highest production volume of Japanese wine nationwide and has gained a certain level of recognition and regional branding both domestically and internationally as a major production area for Japanese native varieties such as "Koshu" and "Muscat Bailey A." However, due to its long history and the fact that many wineries have established their brands and customer bases based on their own strategies, the lack of a common strategy for the region has been a long-standing issue. The prefecture formulated the "Koshu Wine Overseas Promotion Strategy" in FY2024, outlining the direction of efforts to expand exports. In FY2025, it successively invited "Decanter," the world's largest wine specialist magazine, and the "Master of Wine," the highest professional organization in the wine world. Through these initiatives, steady results are being achieved in improving the recognition of Yamanashi wine and developing sales channels. However, the domestic and international alcohol market is at a turning point, with significant changes in the traditional market structure due to declining birthrates, aging populations, and consumers' declining interest in alcohol. In this changing environment, it is urgent to break away from existing thinking and methods for the sustainable development of wineries in the prefecture. A shift from a growth model that pursues quantitative expansion to a growth model that enhances profitability and competitive advantage through the creation of added value is essential. This work aims to formulate a marketing strategy, the "Yamanashi Wine Future Strategy," which clarifies the markets, customer segments, and measures to focus on by accurately grasping growth opportunities, considering the changes in the market environment. This strategy will enhance the added value of the prefectural wine industry and improve the profitability of wineries in the prefecture by effectively allocating the limited resources of the prefecture and wineries. The implementation period for this strategy is from FY2027 to FY2032. 4. Consignment Period From the date of contract conclusion to March 31, 2027 (Wednesday). 25. Work Content (1) Purpose of Strategy Formulation This work will objectively and three-dimensionally grasp the current status of Yamanashi wine by verifying the results of existing projects and conducting in-depth interviews with wineries in the prefecture, and clarify its achievements and challenges. Then, it will thoroughly explore the sources of competitive advantage and growth potential unique to Yamanashi wine, going beyond general theories and desk analysis, by fully utilizing the knowledge and network of the Master of Wine, the highest qualification in the world wine industry. In the midst of significant changes in the domestic and international market environment, this work will formulate a "Strategy to Pioneer the Future" that will serve as a guideline for Yamanashi wine to continue to develop sustainably and establish a firm position in the international market. (2) Basic Policy 1. The measures and action plans set forth in this strategy shall be feasible in each stage (short-term (1-3 years) and medium-term (4-6 years)), taking into account the implementing body, budget scale, implementation system, technical feasibility, and consistency with systems and laws. 2. Information newly acquired for this work shall be distinguished from existing general knowledge and published data, and the former shall form the core of this strategy. All information sources shall be clearly indicated. 3. When utilizing the deliverables, knowledge, or analysis results of past similar projects in this work, their sources and scope of use shall be clearly indicated, and their reflection shall be mandatory after thoroughly verifying consistency with the objectives, scope, prerequisites, and regional characteristics of this strategy. 4. Ambiguous terms (e.g., stakeholders, a considerable number) and expressions (e.g., measures using only words like promotion or collaboration) shall be avoided. 5. Regarding the results of interviews with stakeholders, opinions critical of the prefecture's current policies, etc., shall be included and clarified, not just favorable opinions. 6. If the prefecture deems that the deliverables do not conform to the specifications, it shall request the contractor to make corrections by a specified date pursuant to Article 14, Paragraph 3 of the contract, and the contractor shall record these exchanges. Costs incurred for corrections shall be borne by the contractor. 7. The analysis results, recommendations, and action plans stated in this strategy shall clearly correspond to the underlying survey results, interview results, statistical data, and other information. (3) Promotion System This work will be formulated as a strategy based on the shared values and future vision of Yamanashi Prefecture and industry stakeholders, taking into account regional conditions and global market trends. To ensure the feasibility, effectiveness, and international competitiveness of the strategy, Mr. Kenichi Ohashi*1 (hereinafter referred to as "Ohashi SV"), who is knowledgeable about the formation of the Yamanashi wine region and has extensive networks in the domestic and international wine industry, must participate in this work as a supervisor and advisor. The contractor shall establish a system to reflect Mr. Ohashi's expert knowledge in the overall strategy, and a budget of 5,500,000 yen (tax included) is expected for the subcontracting costs related to this work. The roles of Ohashi SV and the contractor are defined as follows: - Ohashi SV: Provide knowledge and network, conduct interviews, supervise. 3- Contractor: Analysis, systematization of strategy, management of supporting documents, quantification of action plans, etc. *1 (One of only two individuals in Japan with the highest qualification in the wine industry ("Master of Wine"). He is knowledgeable about distribution as a liquor store and restaurant owner, and also serves as a brand consultant for Chateau Mercian (Kirin Group), a major player in the domestic wine industry.) (4) Overview of Work The contractor shall create an implementation plan, verify the effectiveness of existing projects and organize the current status and challenges of the Yamanashi wine industry, detail the strategy content, solicit opinions, and compile the strategy document, delivering the deliverables as stipulated in 5.(6). The details of the work will be determined in consultation with the prefecture and Ohashi SV, based on the content of the technical proposal. (5) Work Details ① Creation of Work Implementation Plan Immediately after the contract is concluded, create a work implementation plan that organizes the work schedule, implementation system, and execution policy for this work, and proceed with the work after obtaining approval from the prefecture.