Tenders/[Regulatory Agency] FY2026 Survey on Slag Removal Standards in Metal Melting

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[Regulatory Agency] FY2026 Survey on Slag Removal Standards in Metal Melting

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Original title: 【規制庁】令和８年度金属溶融におけるスラグの除去基準に関する調査

環境省

Published: Oct 8, 2026

Updated: Oct 22, 2026

Source: GEPS Japan

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the Research, environment and climate and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Laboratories and Data Science. Located in Japan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GEPS Japan, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the Research sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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This tender, originating from the Ministry of the Environment in Japan (Tokyo), seeks a contractor for a research project concerning slag removal standards in metal melting processes for the fiscal year 2026 (Reiwa 8). The procurement is classified as a service and is being conducted through a general competitive tender, which is outside the scope of WTO agreements. The objective is to investigate and establish definitive criteria for the removal of slag generated during various metal melting operations. The scope of work is expected to involve comprehensive research, data analysis, and the formulation of technical guidelines. Typical requirements for such a study would include expertise in metallurgy, environmental science, and regulatory affairs. The contractor will likely be responsible for conducting literature reviews, laboratory analysis if necessary, risk assessments related to slag disposal, and developing a comprehensive report detailing the proposed removal standards. This research is crucial for ensuring environmental protection and operational efficiency within the metal processing industry in Japan.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GEPS Japan and was originally published on October 8, 2026. Last refreshed 14 days ago. Original language: Japanese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About 環境省

環境省 has issued 246 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 32 currently open and 85 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Environment & Climate, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Japan. Notices are distributed via 官公需 (kkj.go.jp) and GEPS Japan. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

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