Helicopter-borne SQUID (Superconducting Quantum Interference Device) full tensor magnetic gradiometry survey in Yukon Territory (YT)

Solicitation number NRCan- 5000090724

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/02/06 14:00 EST

Last amendment date

Description

The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC; Technical Authority) is studying the potential of tensor gradiometry for both geoscience and magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) applications. Full tensor magnetic gradiometry (FTMG) data, which measures the full magnetic gradient tensor at each measurement point, is considered superior to traditional magnetic surveying techniques (e.g. scalar Total Magnetic Intensity (TMI)) and provides an opportunity for improved discrimination of magnetic sources and a more complete picture of the subsurface magnetic properties.

This project includes several case studies, one of which is a survey focused over the Minto Area near Minto, YT, using a SQUID magnetometer device that measures the nine tensor components of the earth’s magnetic field. As such, a helicopter-borne SQUID survey is proposed over the Minto intrusion.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 5 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/02/23.

Trade agreements

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Reason for limited tendering

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Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Natural Resources (NRCan)
Address

183 Longwood Road South

Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A5
Canada
Contracting authority
Len Pizzi
Email
len.pizzi@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
Address

183 Longwood Road South

Hamilton, ON, L8P 0A5
Canada
Bidding details
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RFP FR NRCan-5000090724.pdf 001 FR 3 2026/01/06
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
National Capital Region (NCR)
Region of opportunity
World
Contract duration
5 month(s)
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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