CanadaBuys #DAL-2026-22748196

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

Dalhousie University, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, is seeking vendor input for the NovaGEOSCIENCE Program, which aims to modernize geoscience data infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Dalhousie University - Province of Nova Scotia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the RFI - Products/Services Requested: - Core scanning services to digitize approximately 700,000 meters of drill core - Development of a digital platform for open access to geoscience data - Integration of historical geoscience datasets into the new platform - Facility modernization to support digitization and integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on large-scale digitization and open data access - Integration of legacy datasets with new digital infrastructure - Modernization of physical facilities to enable advanced geoscience data management - Estimated contract duration is 3 months - Procurement will be conducted via competitive open bidding under CFTA rules

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 the province's geoscience data infrastructure by digitizing approximately 700,000 meters of drill core, integrating historical datasets, and providing open access through a digital platform. The contract duration is estimated at 3 months, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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