Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #TA2530
Cruise-based Timber Sale Licence for TA2530 - Airline Area, Stuart-Nechako, British Columbia
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
TA2530
NAICS
113110
This opportunity from the Province of British Columbia's BC Timber Sales Branch offers a cruise-based Timber Sale Licence (TA2530) in the Airline area, Stuart-Nechako region: - Government Buyer: - Province of British Columbia, BC Timber Sales Branch - Products/Services Requested: - Sale and harvesting of approximately 27,338 cubic meters of coniferous timber - Includes Spruce (12,849 m³), Balsam (12,837 m³), and Lodgepole Pine (1,599 m³) - Covers an estimated 76.7 hectares in the Airline area - Notable Requirements: - Licence term is 24 months with no extensions - Compliance with BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System and SFI standards is mandatory - All individuals providing direction must be certified as SAFE Companies or equivalent - Open to registered BC Timber Sales enterprises in Category 1 (Market) and Category 4 (Value-added) - Successful applicant must sign licence agreement within 10 business days of approval - Payment of stumpage and bonus offer required at harvest commencement - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors; timber is a natural resource managed by the provincial government - Place of Performance: - Airline area, Stuart-Nechako, British Columbia - Contracting office: 1560 Highway 16 East, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0
Description
This opportunity is a cruise-based Timber Sale Licence for the TA2530 - Airline area, issued by BC Timber Sales Branch for the Stuart-Nechako region. It involves the sale of approximately 27,338 cubic meters of coniferous timber over an estimated area of 76.7 hectares with a licence term of 24 months. The licence is cruise-based under section 106 of the Forest Act and requires compliance with BC Timber Sales Environmental Management System and SFI standards. The closing date for submissions is May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with submissions accepted electronically via BC Bid e-Bidding services or as hard copies to the Timber Sales Manager.