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Nova Scotia government contracts and public tenders

Public tenders for trades and services across Nova Scotia, from municipalities, school boards, health bodies, colleges, universities, the provincial government and federal buyers, in one place. Get alerts free.

In short

Public buyers in Nova Scotia posted 23 trade or service contracts in the last 12 months, and 17 are open now. The most common work is electrical, HVAC and general contracting & renovations. The busiest buyers are Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) and Defence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region.

From CrewBid’s bid data, Nov 1, 2026.

Where Nova Scotia public work is posted

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Open now 17

Closes Tue, Nov 3 · 2 days Recurring

Snow Removal and Ice Control, CFS Sydney & Surrounding Locations, CFB Halifax,NS

Defence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region (Crown corporation) · Halifax & area · Snow & ice removal

This contract requires snow removal and ice control for CFS Sydney and surrounding locations in Nova Scotia. The work is a lump sum valued at $259,753.78 for the initial period, with two additional one-year extensions available. The project runs from the date of award until April 30, 2027.

Closes Tue, Nov 3 · 2 days

AHU Replacement at BIO

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Halifax & area · HVAC +1

The Bedford Institute of Oceanography in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia needs a contractor to replace an air handling unit and mechanical systems. This work involves testing and commissioning the new systems to make them operational.

Official title: EB144-270878 - ITT - AHU Replacement at BIO

Closes Wed, Nov 4 · 3 days

Building Electrification

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Cape Breton · HVAC +1

This project involves replacing fuel-oil boilers with electric boilers at the DFO ENS Office Building in Sydney, Nova Scotia. The work includes electrical, mechanical, and controls modifications. The job runs for one year.

Official title: EB144-270364-B - ITQ - Building Electrification

Closes Tue, Nov 10 · 9 days

Asbestos Abatement, Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Parks Canada Agency (PC) · Nova Scotia (location unclear) · Asbestos & hazmat testing

Parks Canada needs an abatement contractor to remove asbestos insulation from seven employee housing units in Caledonia, Nova Scotia, by November 30, 2026. The work is a single job that requires a site visit on November 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM AST.

Closes Tue, Nov 10 · 9 days Information request

(RFEOI) to Dredge Jetty NE at CFB Halifax, NS

Defence Construction Canada - Atlantic Region (Crown corporation) · Halifax & area · Landscaping & grounds maintenance +2

General contractors must bid to clean and rehabilitate a contaminated marine jetty at CFB Halifax, NS, with work scheduled to start in November 2026 and finish by 470 days after contract award.

Official title: Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to Dredge Jetty NE at CFB Halifax, NS

Closes Tue, Nov 10 · 9 days

Fire School Training Building - Canadian Coast Guard Academy - Westmount, Nova Scotia

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Nova Scotia (location unclear) · General contracting & renovations

The Canadian Coast Guard Academy needs a new training building in Westmount, Nova Scotia, with a delivery date 52 weeks after the contract is awarded.

Official title: EB144-270672 ITT Fire School Training Building - Canadian Coast Guard Academy - Westmount, Nova Scotia

Closes Tue, Nov 17 · 16 days

Replacement of HVAC Units, Springhill Institution, NS

Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Nova Scotia (location unclear) · HVAC +1

Springhill Institution, Nova Scotia, requires HVAC and ventilation upgrades for five buildings. The work runs for 150 weeks and includes mechanical, electrical, and control services.

Official title: EC016-270821 ITQ- Replacement of HVAC Units, Springhill Institution, NS

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Work by trade

Electrical6HVAC5General contracting & renovations5Paving & line painting4Concrete3Landscaping & grounds maintenance3Excavation & civil works2Snow & ice removal2

Towns in Nova Scotia

Halifax13Kentville2Sydney2

How much public work is posted in Nova Scotia?

Areas in Nova Scotia

Halifax & areaMainland Nova ScotiaCape Breton

Guides for Nova Scotia