Opportunities

As we look to continue to build on our compelling natural advantage, our place by the sea, our focus is on investing in infrastructure, properties, and programs that make Nova Scotia liveable and loveable. We encourage you to explore our opportunities.

TENDERS/OPPORTUNITIES

At Build Nova Scotia, we engage with public and private sector companies in projects and transactions that contribute to the sustainable development of high potential property and infrastructure across Nova Scotia, to drive inclusive economic growth in our province. Visit Nova Scotia Procurement Tender Notices for opportunities with us.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

BNS-2324-0001Two-Stage RFSQ for Goods, Services (Professional and Operational), and Construction

For more on Nova Scotia Procurement, please visit their website here.

We are committed to best practices in purchasing and in sustainability. Our procurement activities comply with Nova Scotia Procurement and we are committed to supporting our environment, economy, and society through adherence to this policy wherever possible by:

  • Ensuring that our requirements for goods, services, construction, and facilities are met through an open, fair, and transparent process that maximizes competition and value to our organization.
  • Ensuring bidders have reasonable notice and opportunity to tender.
  • Fostering economic development by ensuring every capable Nova Scotia supplier has the opportunity to do business with us.
  • Ensuring our procurement decisions consider the benefit to the environment and social fabric of Nova Scotia.
  • Adhering to all trade agreements which create economic opportunities for Nova Scotians.
  • Treating out-of-province bidders in the same way as their jurisdictions would treat bidders from Nova Scotia.
  • Being accountable for procurement decisions.

News

Williams Lake Dam Replacement

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1…

Williams Lake is a popular spot for fishing and swimming and a valuable wildlife habitat. With parts of the rock and concrete dam dating back to the 1700s, it is in poor condition and presents a safety issue. Repair work w…

Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre Achieves LEED Gold Certification

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Heal…

August 22, 2024 – The Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre in Nova Scotia has recently achieved LEED Gold certification under the LEEDv4 Healthcare rating system!  Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or…

Bedford Waterfront Marina Pilot Project

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibilit…

Anticipated to run until mid-November (depending on Mother Nature), Build Nova Scotia has launched a pilot project to gauge interest in the possibility of a marina on the Bedford Waterfront. Located at the end of Convoy Qu…

Historic Investment in Cellular Infrastructure to Enhance Safety, Connectivity

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever in…

July 31, 2024 – Nova Scotians in areas with no cellular service will soon have better connectivity as a result of the Province’s largest ever investment in cellular infrastructure, which will enhance existing infrast…

Evergreen Market Vendor Opportunity

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!…

Apply to be a vendor at the 2024 Evergreen Festival vendor market!

Newly Constructed Helipad Reopens at Cape Breton Regional Hospital

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The newly constructed helipad has opened at Cape Breton Regional Hospital in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project Underway

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new e…

Work has started on the QEII Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project with heavy equipment, site trailers and fencing now in place. Construction of a new emergency department entrance and renovations to the ambulance entryway will start first.

Mill Cove Ferry Will Navigate Nova Scotians from Bedford to Downtown Halifax

People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and down…

People who live in and around the Halifax area will have a new, environmentally friendly, high-speed ferry service for travel between Bedford and downtown Halifax.

Site Preparation Set to Start for New Healthcare Facility

Nova Scotians are one step closer to having better access to the healthcare they need with site preparation about to begin for the acute care tower at…

Nova Scotians are one step closer to having better access to the healthcare they need with site preparation about to begin for the acute care tower at the QEII Health Sciences Centre’s Halifax Infirmary site.

New Public Spaces at Cunard

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.

More space to play is coming to the Halifax waterfront.