Decreto-Lei n ° 237 de 4/10/2003 Diario da Republica I Serie A n° 229 de 3/10/2003 p. 6486 (SG(2003)A/10198 du 22/10/2003)

This Portuguese Decree-Law, published in the Official Gazette on October 3, 2003, concerns public procurement procedures. It establishes the legal framework for how public entities can acquire goods, services, and works. The decree impacts businesses seeking to contract with the government and public administration bodies. It aims to ensure transparency, competition, and efficiency in the use of public funds.