Geological Survey 3 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3

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, Research and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Roads and Railways. 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 the third geological survey (地質調査3) lot related to the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線西九州ルート) railway project. The contracting authority is the Railway Technical Research Institute (鉄道技術センター). This procurement focuses on detailed subsurface investigations along a specific section of the planned Shinkansen route. Successful bidders will be responsible for collecting and analyzing data on soil, rock, groundwater, and seismic conditions. Such information is indispensable for the design and construction phases, ensuring the stability and safety of the railway infrastructure. The tender follows a simplified open tendering procedure (簡易公募型競争入札). Companies interested in participating should carefully examine the full tender documentation, available as a PDF, which outlines the precise geographical scope, required methodologies, expected deliverables, bidder qualifications, and submission deadlines. This survey is a critical component of the overall engineering assessment for the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen.

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

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.

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.