Decreto-Lei n° 251/2003, de 14 de Outubro 2003 Diário da republica I Serie A n° 238 de 14/10/2003 p. 6772

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 by state entities. The decree affects companies bidding for public contracts and public administration bodies responsible for managing procurement processes. It standardizes procedures and legal frameworks for public spending.