E-Bidding System Hack
Nepal halts e-bidding after security breach
What happened
Nepal's electronic government procurement system has been suspended after alleged hacking and bid manipulation, prompting investigations and plans to restore a more secure platform.
Timeline
Probe Expanded
Sep 26, 00:17The Central Investigation Bureau widened its investigation into an alleged contractor-hacker network that manipulated Nepal’s e-bidding system. Investigators said the hacker accessed 313 tenders and altered bids in favor of contractors who paid him.
October Restart Planned
Sep 21, 08:29Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal said e-bidding would resume by October after the procurement system is upgraded. He said the old platform had lost donor confidence because of security concerns.
Emergency Paper Bidding
Sep 17, 14:28The Public Procurement Monitoring Office halted e-GP bidding over technical and cyber security threats and allowed hardcopy and postal submissions for emergency purchases. Construction entrepreneurs warned the change could increase delays and corruption risks.
E-Bidding Suspended
Sep 10, 17:27Nepal’s electronic government procurement system was shut down indefinitely, halting public tenders nationwide. Officials cited security risks and said the process would temporarily revert to paper-based bidding.
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