Opportunity
Nunnavut Tenders #RFP 2026-20
Nunavut 24/7 Poison Information Service and Control Centre – Consulting Services
Posted
April 02, 2026
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2026-20
NAICS
541690
The Government of Nunavut is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide a comprehensive, 24/7 Territorial Poison Information Service and Control Centre for all 25 remote communities in Nunavut. - Government Buyer: - Government of Nunavut, Department of Health (procurement managed by Department of Community and Government Services) - Scope of Services: - 24/7 live phone support from a Specialist in Poison Information (SPI) for poison exposure management - Emergency consultation (response within 10 minutes) and non-emergency consultation (response within 30 minutes) - Access to toxicologists for complex cases - Provision of poison prevention materials and public education - Monthly and annual reporting of call data - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on Inuit labour participation and local business engagement under Nunavummi Nangminiqaqtunik Ikajuuti (NNI) Regulations - Service must cover all 25 remote communities across Nunavut - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a specialized health consulting service procurement - Period of performance is three years with two one-year renewal options - Place of performance includes all Nunavut communities, with key locations such as Iqaluit, Pangnirtung, Rankin Inlet, and others
Description
The Government of Nunavut's Department of Community and Government Services, on behalf of the Department of Health, is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to provide 24/7 live phone support from a poison information specialist. The specialist will consult and recommend treatment for managing poison exposure incidents in Nunavut. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 8, 2026, and the service is critical for the health management of poison incidents in the region.