CanadaBuys #DAL2026-21931822

Advanced Recirculating Open-Water Channel Facility for Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is seeking proposals for the design, construction, and operation of an advanced recirculating open-water channel at its Sexton Campus in Halifax, Nova Scotia. - Government Buyer: - Dalhousie University, Sexton Campus, Halifax, Nova Scotia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Design, construction, and operation of a recirculating open-water channel facility - Facility must generate steady and unsteady currents - Optional features include programmable wave fields and controlled sediment beds - Transparent test section for advanced visualization technologies - Adaptable for industry prototyping and technology comparison - Support for high-speed, continuous recirculation of large water volumes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Facility must replicate a wide range of ocean conditions - Serve as a testbed for offshore renewable energy structures and related research - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed - The opportunity is open for competitive bidding and encourages innovative solutions for ocean simulation and renewable energy research.

Description

This solicitation is for the design, construction, and operation of an advanced recirculating open-water channel at the Sexton Campus of Dalhousie University. The system will simulate a wide range of ocean conditions including steady and unsteady currents, programmable wave fields, and controlled sediment beds. It aims to support research and industry prototyping for offshore renewable energy structures by providing controlled and repeatable testing conditions. The facility will enable advanced visualization and precise parameter tuning for technology comparison.

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