Geological Survey 2 related to Kyushu Shinkansen Nishi Kyushu Route

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Original title: 九州新幹線西九州ルートに係る地質調査2

JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 14, 2026

Source: jp_jrtt

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Rail Transport. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before October 30, 2026.

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 consulting in the architecture and engineering sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: Japanese

This tender, originating from Japan and sourced via JRTT, is for geological survey work (地質調査) concerning the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線西九州ルート) route. This represents the second lot of geological surveys for this project, managed by the Railway Technical Research Institute (鉄道技術センター). Similar to other geological survey tenders for major infrastructure, this procurement seeks specialized services to assess subsurface conditions along the planned railway line. Expertise in areas such as soil mechanics, rock mechanics, seismology, and hydrogeology is crucial. Bidders are expected to possess the necessary technical capabilities, qualified personnel, and appropriate equipment to conduct thorough investigations. The tender employs a simplified open tendering method (簡易公募型競争入札). Prospective bidders must consult the detailed tender announcement PDF for comprehensive information on the specific survey scope, technical requirements, required documentation, evaluation criteria, and the submission deadline. Accurate geological data is vital for the structural integrity and safety of the Shinkansen line.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency and was originally published on September 14, 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 40 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 10 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for Japan. Notices are distributed via JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency. Most recent publication: September 14, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. You have 46 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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 Consulting contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.