Plans to replace the NRGH patient tower, and creating a cardiac cath lab, are advancing under a newly released concept plan request for proposals process. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW staff

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Consultant sought to advance Nanaimo hospital patient tower & cath lab

Jul 28, 2026 | 5:28 AM

NANAIMO — A newly launched bidding process aims to formulate a concept plan for a pair of key capital projects at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Island Health formally initiated a request for proposals process on Thursday, July 23 to establish a concept plan for a new inpatient tower and cardiac catherization lab at NRGH.

Bids are accepted until Aug. 13 for a qualified consultant.

“The successful Proponent will enter into a single contract with Island Health and will be responsible for assembling, managing, coordinating, and integrating all subconsultants and specialist disciplines required to complete the Services,” states Island Health’s bids and tenders homepage.

Island Health advancing a concept plan to enhance tertiary services at NRGH follows the B.C. government’s most recent budget pledged funds to expand hospitals and health care facilities across the province.

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The B.C. government formally accepted the Nanaimo Regional Hospital District’s decision to provide $50 million in up-front to for the concept and business planning for a catherization lab.

The Premier David-Eby led NDP government faced considerable backlash when the two capital projects were not included in last year’s budget after making campaign pledges in Nanaimo.

A catherization lab to serve the central and north Island is deemed to be essential for cardiologists to improving health outcomes, as opposed to longer travel times to other hospitals.

The existing hospital tower, part of the originally built hospital in 1963, is prone to capacity restraints.

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