# British Columbia BCBid #TA1344 - TOC

BC Timber Sales auction for an 18-month Barton-Luna South Zone timber harvesting licence

**Posted:** October 22, 2026
**Respond By:** November 24, 2026
**Identifier:** TA1344 - TOC
**NAICS:** 113110

BC Timber Sales is offering an 18-month timber sale licence for the Barton-Luna South Zone in British Columbia.
- **Opportunity:** Competitive auction for the right to harvest an estimated 22,672 m³ of coniferous timber across approximately 77.7 hectares.
- **Estimated timber volumes:** 11,652 m³ of spruce, 6,342 m³ of balsam, and 4,678 m³ of lodgepole pine.
- **Pricing:** Stated stumpage rate is $48.41 per m³. Bidders must submit a bonus bid for the competitive portion and pay applicable stumpage and other required charges; the final cost will depend on the bid and applicable payments.
- **Eligibility:** Applicants must be registered BC timber sales enterprises in Category 1 (Market), Category 4 (Value-added), or Category 5 (Custom Cutters and Processors).
- **Requirements and due diligence:** The successful applicant must meet BC Timber Sales environmental requirements and applicable forest-safety certification requirements. A thorough field review of timber estimates is advised.
- **Term:** The licence runs for 18 months and may be extended. The notice does not specify calendar start or end dates.
- **Vendors and products:** No commercial OEMs or vendors are identified; the opportunity concerns timber harvesting rights, not the purchase of manufactured products.

### Description

This is an open timber auction for a timber sale licence in the Barton-Luna South Zone, issued by BC Timber Sales. The sale covers an estimated 22,672 m³ of coniferous timber across approximately 77.7 hectares, with an 18-month licence term. Eligible applicants must be registered BC timber sales enterprises in the specified categories and submit an application that includes a bonus bid and applicable stumpage and other required payments. Submissions are due November 24, 2026, at 1:30 PM and may be submitted electronically through BC Bid or as a hard copy.

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