IWK-2025-0242 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR Noninvasive prenatal testing service For the IWK HEALTH CENTRE

This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the Izaak Walton Killam Health Centre “IWK” to prospective proponents to submit proposals for the provision of the Non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS), also known as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) or cell-free DNA testing is a non-invasive screening for common chromosomal abnormalities in fetuses. This test screens for trisomy 13, 18, 21, sex chromosome aneuploidy and some common microdeletion/microduplication syndromes. to the IWK Health Centre. This RFP is being conducted pursuant to the Nova Scotia Sustainable Procurement Policy and Procurement Manual.

The IWK Health Centre is the Maritime region's leading health care and research centre dedicated to the well-being of women, children, youth and families. In addition to providing highly specialized and complex care, the IWK provides certain primary care services and is a strong advocate for the health of families. The IWK is a global leader in research and knowledge sharing, and a partner in educating the next generation of health professionals.