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Exploration Well Drilling & Operations

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Exploration Well Drilling and Operations, issued by Dalhousie University, involves performing exploratory drilling for prime contractors on hydrocarbon resource projects within the Province of Nova Scotia. The scope of work encompasses the full execution of drilling operations, including site preparation, spudding, drilling to target depth, and wellbore stabilization. To successfully deliver the completed wellbore, the contractor must utilize specialized equipment such as drilling rigs, drill bits, casing, drilling fluids, and blowout preventers. Qualified providers must demonstrate Drilling and Completions competence and maintain strict adherence to provincial health, safety, and environmental standards. The solicitation was posted on September 10, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 211120, focusing on the technical delivery of exploration wells to specified target depths.

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Dalhousie University subcontract for exploration well drilling and operations in Nova Scotia.

Agency

Dalhousie University

NAICS

211120 - Crude Petroleum Extraction

Place of Performance

CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAL-2026-22771623.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Nova Scotia Subsurface Energy R&D Investment Program (SERDIP)

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PostedSep 10

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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11/30/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyDalhousie University

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Performs exploratory drilling for prime contractors on Province of Nova Scotia hydrocarbon resource projects. Executes drilling operations including site preparation, spudding, drilling to target depth, and wellbore stabilization. Utilizes drilling rigs, drill bits, casing, drilling fluids, and blowout preventers. Requires evidence of Drilling & Completions (D&C) competence and adherence to provincial HSE standards. Delivers a completed drilled wellbore to target depth.

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