Nepal Telecom has cancelled a nearly Rs 5 billion tender for a new billing system, effectively excluding China’s Huawei from the process. Huawei and Whalecloud were initially shortlisted, but technical, legal, and procurement-related concerns led to the cancellation. The state-owned company plans to issue a fresh tender, allowing previous bidders to reapply. The billing system serves over 15.9 million subscribers and is critical for managing tariffs, subscriptions, and payments. Officials cited inconsistencies with public procurement laws as the primary reason for scrapping the bid.
