Decreto-lei n. 70/97 de 03/04/1997. Diário da República I Série A n. 78 de 03/04/1997 Página 1495

This Portuguese Decree-Law, published in the Official Gazette, establishes rules for public procurement procedures. It aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in the award of public contracts. This legislation affects public bodies and companies involved in tendering processes, as well as economic operators bidding for public contracts within Portugal.