Decreto-Lei n° 198/2000 de 24 de Agosto Diário da republica I Serie A n° 195 24/08/2000 (page 4297)

This Portuguese Decree-Law, published in the Diário da República, concerns public procurement procedures. It establishes the legal framework for how public entities can acquire goods, services, and works, ensuring transparency and competition. The decree affects public administrations, businesses bidding for public contracts, and ultimately citizens who benefit from efficient use of public funds and access to public services.