Opportunity
Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #DAL2026-22252962
Geophysical Consulting Services for Nova Scotia Minerals Play Fairway Assessment Modernization
Posted
May 04, 2026
Respond By
June 01, 2026
Identifier
DAL2026-22252962
NAICS
541360
Dalhousie University, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, is launching a geophysical consulting project to modernize mineral exploration frameworks. - Government buyer: - Dalhousie University (Procurement Office), representing the Province of Nova Scotia - OEMs and vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/services requested: - Comprehensive geophysical assessment to update the Minerals Play Fairway Assessment (MPFA) - Enhancement of provincial geophysical datasets - Mineral systems analysis - Geophysical planning - Targeted geophysical data acquisition - Data integration and interpretation - Technical reporting - Unique or notable requirements: - Deliverables must result in a modernized MPFA framework - Methods and recommendations must be well-documented and evidence-based for public release - Integration of mineral systems analysis is required - No products or part numbers specified; only consulting and technical services are requested - Contract duration is estimated at nine months
Description
Dalhousie University, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, is soliciting proposals from qualified geophysical consulting firms to undertake a Provincial Geophysical Assessment. The project aims to modernize Nova Scotia's Minerals Play Fairway Assessment and enhance provincial geophysical datasets to support mineral exploration and investment attraction. The deliverables include a modernized Minerals Play Fairway framework with well-documented methods and evidence-based recommendations. Proposals should integrate mineral systems analysis, geophysical planning, targeted data acquisition, data integration, interpretation, and technical reporting.