Decreto-Lei n° 256 de 21/10/2003 Diário da republica n° 244 de 21/10/2003 (SG(2004)A/00583 du 16/01/2004)

This Portuguese Decree-Law, published in the Official Gazette, concerns public procurement procedures. It establishes the legal framework for how public bodies can acquire goods, services, and works, ensuring transparency and efficiency in public spending. The decree affects public administrations, companies bidding for public contracts, and citizens by influencing the cost and quality of public services and infrastructure.