Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #230709
Replacement Forest Licences in Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA)
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
230709
NAICS
113110
This opportunity concerns the replacement of forest licences in the Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA): - Government buyer: Ministry of Forests, Thompson Okanagan Region - Licences to be replaced: - Shackan Indian Band (Licence A91615) - Nooaitch Indian Band (Licence A91842) - Replacement licences will: - Have a 15-year term - Cover the same timber supply area as the originals - Grant substantially the same timber rights as the original licences - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of goods/services are involved; this is a notice regarding forest management rights - The opportunity is open for responses and managed by the Ministry of Forests, Thompson Okanagan Region
Description
This notice announces the intent to offer replacement forest licences in the Merritt Timber Supply Area (TSA) under Section 15 of the Forest Act. The replacement licences have a term of 15 years, cover the same timber supply area, and grant substantially the same timber rights as the original licences. The licences being replaced are held by Shackan Indian Band and Nooaitch Indian Band. The opportunity is issued by the Ministry of Forests, Thompson Okanagan Region, and is open for responses until June 19, 2026.