Long-term timber sales
Sales plan 2023-24
The sales plan 2023 - 24 shows how we will allocate our total yearly volume production between the four online sales events. The volumes we plan to market at each sale event are also split between the direct production of round timber products and standing sales.
Table of average proposed target volume offer (m3)
| Date | Standing sales |
|---|---|
|
April eSales - 25/04/2023 |
180,000 m3obs |
|
July eSales - 01/08/2023 |
180,000 m3obs |
|
October eSales - 22/10/2023 |
180,000 m3obs |
|
February eSales - 07/02/2024 |
180,000 m3obs |
|
Total |
720,000 m3obs |
Long-term contracts
Long-term contracts are typically five-year contracts. They are offered as standing or roadside sales. Long-term contracts are tendered at a set volume, spread equally over the contract term. Price is typically revised annually on roadside contracts and on a lot-by-lot basis on standing contracts.
There are no plans to offer any further long-term contracts at present. We will continue to monitor and review the situation and will advertise any opportunities for further contracts should the need for more arise.
Benefits
These contracts offered:
- guaranteed long-term timber supply
- support for investment in the timber industry in Wales
Tender process
The majority of our open market sales of timber are conducted electronically, via our eTimber Sales application. The principal format for competitive sales is electronic tender. We hope the majority of our customers benefit by, and be able to take advantage of, online timber purchasing.
For further information, please contact the Timber Sales team.