Opportunity
British Columbia BCBid #Winter Pre-Viewing 2026-2027 - TOC
Planned Okanagan-Columbia Timber Sales and Wildfire-Salvage Licence
Posted
October 29, 2026
Respond By
May 04, 2027
Identifier
Winter Pre-Viewing 2026-2027 - TOC
NAICS
113110
BC Timber Sales is previewing planned timber sales and a proposed wildfire-salvage licence in its Okanagan-Columbia Business Area. - Government buyer: BC Timber Sales Branch, Okanagan-Columbia Business Area; sales areas include the Vernon North and South Zones and Revelstoke Field Units. - Planned licence: Proposed Undeveloped Timber Sale Licence (UTSL TA3250) for salvage timber in Block 56-004, Nightmare Creek/TFL 56, an area affected by wildfire N41279. - Scope and requirements: No cut blocks have been planned by BC Timber Sales. The successful licensee would develop cut blocks and final access roads within the UTSL area, subject to the applicable forest stewardship plan, laws, and regulatory requirements. - Eligibility: The eventual licence is limited to registered Category 1, 4, and 5 BC timber sales enterprises. - Notice status: This is an advance pre-viewing notice, not a tender; bids are not being accepted. Field viewing is optional but recommended. BC Timber Sales will not plow roads for viewing, and final tender documents may differ from draft information. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are identified.
Description
This is a pre-viewing notice for planned Timber Sales Licences in the Okanagan-Columbia Business Area for the 3rd and 4th quarters of the 2026/2027 sales plan. It includes draft information for timber sales areas and announces intent to post a proposed Undeveloped Timber Sale Licence to salvage wildfire-damaged timber in Block 56-004, Nightmare Creek/TFL 56. This posting is for viewing purposes only and is not an invitation to tender; no bids or tenders are currently accepted. Field viewing is optional but highly recommended, and final tender documents may differ from the preliminary information.