Inquiries?
Inquiries may be directed to Carl Makrides, Director, Resources & Rights, at callforbids@cnsopb.ns.ca.
How to Bid
Bidders are reminded to carefully read and follow the instructions for submitting a bid, as bids that are submitted incorrectly will not be considered. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board (CNSOPB) is not obligated to accept any bid nor is the CNSOPB required to issue an interest as the result of Call for Bids NS21-1.
Section 2.3 of Call for Bids NS21-1 describes the submission of bids. Terms and Conditions require the successful bidder post a Work Deposit in the amount of 25 per cent of its Work Expenditure Bid, within 30 days of receiving notice that their bid was successful, as a condition of issuance of the Exploration Licence (EL).
Bids completed in the proper format, as described in section 2.3, must be received by the CNSOPB before 4 p.m. Atlantic Time on November 3, 2021 at the following address:
CALL FOR BIDS NS21-1
Carl Makrides
Director, Resources & Rights
Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board
8th Floor, T.D. Centre
1791 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 3K9
Amendments To Call For Bids NS21-1
The CNSOPB may amend Call for Bids NS21-1 at any time up to 10 days prior to the closing date of 4 p.m. Atlantic Time on November 3, 2021. Any amendment made to Call for Bids NS21-1 shall be published on this website. Bidders are advised to refer to this website prior to submitting their bids.
Licensing Information
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