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Modernize geoscience Weblex database

Moderniser la base de données géoscientifique Weblex

Description

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has a requirement to (1) Access and download Weblex information with guidance from NRCan (i.e., Weblex currently contains approximately 20k entries); (2) Label hierarchical parent-child relationships between stratigraphic and lithodemic names and the nature of the geological contact using existing information within Weblex with guidance from NRCan; (3) Flag and correct scientific (e.g., inconsistent name usage; identify synonyms; incompatible age information; incorrect source information) and typological errors for existing Weblex entries with guidance from NRCan; (4) Prioritize list of Weblex entries with missing information based on the regional significance of the stratigraphic unit, stratigraphic and lithodemic rank, the nature of the missing information, and the labelled parent-child relationships; (5) Provide first draft of labelled Weblex entries and the priority list of missing information to NRCan; (6) Revise first draft of labelled and corrected Weblex entries and priority list based on NRCan feedback; (7) Add missing information and new Weblex entries using external sources of geoscientific information based on the priority list and with guidance from NRCan; (8) Provide second draft of the expanded, labelled, and corrected Weblex entries to NRCan; (9) Revise second draft of the labelled, corrected, and expanded Weblex entries based on NRCan feedback; (10) Provide final labelled, corrected, and expanded Weblex digital product as a Microsoft Excel File format.

Quick Summary

Natural Resources Canada is seeking a contractor to modernize the Weblex geoscience database by accessing and downloading existing data, labeling hierarchical relationships, correcting scientific errors, and prioritizing missing information. The project involves drafting and revising updated entries with NRCan's guidance and incorporating new data from external geoscientific sources.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in geoscience data management and database modernization with expertise in geological information systems should bid.

geoscience data managementdatabase modernizationscientific data correctionstratigraphylithodemic analysis
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-15-72954777
Solicitation Number
NRCan-5000087184
Publication Date
Feb 13, 2025
Closing Date
Feb 28, 2025
Expected Start
Feb 28, 2025
Expected End
Feb 28, 2027
Procurement Method
Advance contract award notice
Selection Criteria
Not applicable
Notice Type
Advance Contract Award Notice

Classification

UNSPSC Code
81111806
UNSPSC Description
Database analysis service

Trade Agreements

Please refer to Tender Description or Tender Documents

Contracting Entity

Natural Resources Canada

580 Booth Street

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Bianca Moore

bianca.moore@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

613323-0520

Regions of Delivery

Canada