Geological Survey 5 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5

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 Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratories. 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 fifth geological survey (地質調査5) related to the Nishi-Kyushu Shinkansen (九州新幹線西九州ルート). The contracting authority is the Railway Technical Research Institute (鉄道技術センター). This procurement involves specialized geotechnical investigations to assess the ground conditions along a specific segment of the planned high-speed rail line. The data gathered is crucial for the structural design of tunnels, bridges, embankments, and track beds, ensuring the safety and reliability of the Shinkansen. Bidders are required to demonstrate significant expertise in geological and geotechnical engineering, including field investigation techniques and laboratory testing. The tender is managed through a simplified open tendering system (簡易公募型競争入札). Interested parties should consult the detailed tender announcement PDF for precise requirements, including the scope of work, technical standards, expected deliverables, qualifications of personnel, and the submission deadline. This survey is a vital step in the risk assessment and planning phases of the project.

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

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.

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.