Geological survey related to Kyushu Shinkansen Nishi Kyushu Route 6

Auto-translated from Japanese

Original title: 九州新幹線西九州ルートに係る地質調査6

JRTT — 鉄道技術センター管理課

Published: Sep 18, 2026

Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Source: jp_jrtt

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the architecture and engineering, transport and logistics 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 November 5, 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 is for geological survey services related to the Kyushu Shinkansen Nishi Kyushu Route in Japan. The contracting authority is the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI), Management Division. The procurement method is a simplified open competitive tender. The contract number is 2026001747. This tender seeks specialized geological investigation services essential for the planning and construction of high-speed railway infrastructure. Typical requirements for such geological surveys include detailed site investigations, soil analysis, rock mechanics testing, groundwater studies, and seismic hazard assessments. Bidders are expected to possess advanced expertise in geotechnical engineering and geophysics, a proven track record in large-scale infrastructure projects, and access to state-of-the-art survey equipment and methodologies. The survey results will be critical for determining the feasibility and design parameters of the railway line. Interested parties must refer to the official tender announcement PDF for comprehensive details on the scope of work, technical specifications, eligibility criteria, submission procedures, and deadlines. Compliance with Japanese engineering standards and regulations is mandatory.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency and was originally published on September 18, 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 44 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for Japan. Notices are distributed via JRTT Japan Railway Construction Agency. Most recent publication: September 18, 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 November 5, 2026. You have 48 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.