Offshore Wind Prequalification
On October 16, 2025, the CNSOER commenced its 90-day offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R. The Prequalification will be open from October 16, 2025 to January 13, 2026.
Background on Offshore Wind Prequalification
The purpose of the offshore wind Prequalification process is to review and identify eligible companies that can participate in the next offshore wind Call for Bids.
To prequalify, companies will be required to meet certain financial, technical, and legal and social criteria. Interested companies will be required to submit information via a downloadable form to demonstrate how they meet these prequalification requirements.
Offshore Wind Prequalification NS25-1R
As noted in the Strategic Direction letter issued to the CNSOER, there are three key categories through which all developers will need to qualify in order to proceed to an offshore wind Call for Bids. The CNSOER will assess specific elements to determine if a developer can meet a minimum acceptable threshold that justifies their participation in a future offshore wind Call for Bids.
- Financial Capability
- Equity ratio or debt rating
- Annual turnover or net assets, or funds under management
- Technical Expertise
- Direct experience in offshore wind development or other relevant experience (e.g., offshore oil and gas or other renewable energy projects), demonstrate access to external offshore wind expertise, and knowledge of the local supply chain.
- Direct experience in offshore wind development or other relevant experience (e.g., offshore oil and gas or other renewable energy projects), demonstrate access to external offshore wind expertise, and knowledge of the local supply chain.
- Legal and Social Status
- History of regulatory compliance, maintaining Health, Safety and Environment and
Human Rights standards, and ethical conduct
- History of regulatory compliance, maintaining Health, Safety and Environment and
How to Participate in Offshore Wind Prequalification NS25-1R
The offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R is open for 90 days, from October 16, 2025, to January 13, 2026.
To prequalify, companies will need to complete the offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R form, which contains instructions on how to complete and submit it. To download the form, click the link below:
Answers to questions posed to the CNSOER about offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R will be posted in the below PDF document for all interested companies to review. Please note this document will be updated on a regular basis as questions are received and answers are provided.
All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their prequalification application after offshore wind Prequalification NS25-1R has concluded.
Only companies who are prequalified by the CNSOER will be eligible to bid on a parcel(s) in the next offshore wind Call for Bids.