Decreto lei n° 458/99 de 5 de noviembro Diario da Republica, 05/11/1999, n° 258, 7703

This decree law, published in Portugal's Official Gazette, establishes rules for public procurement procedures. It aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in the awarding of public contracts by state entities. The law affects companies bidding for public contracts and public administration bodies responsible for managing procurement processes. It sets out the legal framework for these transactions.