Dalhousie University Bidsandtenders #DAL-2026-22748196

NovaGEOSCIENCE Program RFI: Core Scanning, Digital Platform, Data Integration, and Facility Modernization

This opportunity is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Province of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University for the NovaGEOSCIENCE Program, focused on modernizing geoscience data infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Province of Nova Scotia (in partnership with Dalhousie University) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI - Products/Services Requested: - Core scanning services to digitize approximately 700,000 metres of drill core - Development of a digital platform for open-access to geoscience data - Data integration services to combine historical geoscience datasets - Facility modernization to support digitization and data access - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The RFI is for planning purposes only and will inform future procurement strategy and technical specifications - Emphasis on open-access, integration of legacy data, and modernization of physical and digital infrastructure - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed at this stage

Description

The Province of Nova Scotia and Dalhousie University are seeking information to inform procurement strategy, technical specifications, and delivery models for the NovaGEOSCIENCE Program. This Request for Information (RFI) is for planning purposes and will inform future Requests for Proposals (RFPs). The program aims to modernize geoscience data infrastructure by digitizing drill core, integrating historical datasets, and providing open access through a digital platform. The initiative is a multi-year effort to unlock the value of geological assets in Nova Scotia.

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