Squalus Lake & Leith Lake Airborne Magnetic Survey

Government of the Northwest Territories - Industry, Tourism and Investment

Published: Aug 6, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

Source: nwt_opennwt

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the mining and extractives, architecture and engineering and Research sectors, with a focus on Feasibility Studies. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 2, 2026.

Published through NWT OpenNWT, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the mining and extractives sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender seeks procurement services for an airborne magnetic survey covering the Squalus Lake and Leith Lake regions in Canada. The contracting authority is likely a government or geological survey agency within Canada, responsible for resource exploration and management. The objective of this procurement is to acquire detailed magnetic data over the specified geographical areas. Typical requirements for such tenders include the provision of specialized aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art magnetic sensing technology, experienced flight crews, and adherence to stringent safety and operational protocols. Bidders will be expected to demonstrate their capability to conduct surveys efficiently, ensuring high-resolution data acquisition with minimal environmental impact. Deliverables typically encompass raw and processed magnetic data, detailed survey reports, quality assurance documentation, and potentially interpretation services. The contract will likely stipulate specific flight altitudes, line spacings, and navigational accuracy standards to ensure comprehensive and reliable data coverage for geological mapping and resource potential assessment in the Canadian North.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from NWT OpenNWT and was originally published on August 6, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Government of the Northwest Territories - Industry, Tourism and Investment

Government of the Northwest Territories - Industry, Tourism and Investment has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Water & Sanitation. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via NWT OpenNWT. Most recent publication: August 6, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit NWT OpenNWT to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 2, 2026. You have 27 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Government of the Northwest Territories - Industry, Tourism and Investment in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.