Decreto Lei n° 40/2004 de 27/2/2004 Diário da republica I Serie A n° 49 de 27/02/2004 p. 1037

This Portuguese Decree Law, published in the Official Gazette on February 27, 2004, concerns public procurement procedures. It establishes the legal framework for how public entities can acquire goods, services, and works. The law affects public administrations and companies involved in tendering processes, as well as businesses seeking to contract with the state. It aims to ensure transparency and efficiency in public spending.