Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #DAL2026-21931822

Dalhousie University seeks design, construction, and operation of advanced recirculating open-water channel

Dalhousie University is seeking qualified bidders 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 - Scope of work: - Design, build, and operate a facility capable of simulating diverse ocean conditions - System must generate steady and unsteady currents, with optional programmable wave fields and controlled sediment beds - High-speed, continuous recirculation of large water volumes required - Transparent test section for advanced visualization technologies - Adaptable for industry prototyping, including offshore renewable energy structures - Products/services requested: - Advanced recirculating open-water channel (no specific part numbers or quantities provided) - Engineering and laboratory services for facility design, construction, and operation - Unique requirements: - Facility must support testing of offshore renewable energy structures (foundations, anchors, floating platforms, moorings, protective coatings, scour mitigation systems) - Programmable wave fields and controlled sediment beds are optional features - Must enable advanced visualization and prototyping - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - NAICS codes: 541330 (Engineering Services), 541380 (Testing Laboratories)

Description

This tender is for the design, construction, and operation of an advanced recirculating open-water channel at Dalhousie University's Sexton Campus. 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 testing of foundations, anchors, floating platforms, moorings, protective coatings, and scour mitigation systems.

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