The arrangement for audio equipment to be used for the Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

⑴ Official in charge of contracts : FURUYA Masato, Executive Vice President, The Japan Foundation ⑵ Classification of the products to be procured : 15 ⑶ Nature and quantity of the products : The arrangement for audio equipment to be used for the Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test ⑷ Fulfillment period : From the date of conclusion of contract through March 31, 2029 ⑸ Delivery and Fulfillment place : As shown in the tender documentation ⑹ Qualifications for participating in the tendering procedures : Suppliers eligible for participating in the proposed tender are those who shall : ① not come under Articles 16 and 18 of the Japan Foundation's Rules for the operation of Accounting ② have Grade A, B or C classification in offering services in terms of the qualification for participating in tenders (single qualification for every ministry and agency) for fiscal years 2025, 2026 and 2027. ③ not currently be under suspension of nomination by the Japan Foundation ④ be able to reliably fulfill the terms of the contract with the Japan Foundation and who have no record of default, delay or other breach of promise over the past year ⑤ Promise to keep in confidence all the information on the Practice Test for the JLPT obtained through participating in the tendering procedures. ⑥ have track record of excellence in providing services of arranging sound equipment for the listening test ⑦ possess all necessary resources to provide the required services ⑧ For further details, refer to tendering documentation. ⑺ Date and time for tender explanation meeting : 10 : 30 A.M. September 4, 2026 ⑻ Time limit of tender : 3 : 00 P.M. November 9, 2026 ⑼ For details please contact : OSAWA, MIURA, Center for Japanese-Language Testing, The Japan Foundation, 6th Floor, Sumitomo Ichigaya Bldg, 1-1 Ichigayahommuracho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-0845 Japan TEL 03-5367-1021 Email jlpt@jpf.go.jp 0015 Telecommunications & Sound Recording & Reproducing Apparatus & Equipment