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Public Procurement Code: what changes from 1 October
Publication: ECO
Author: Conteúdo Patrocinado
Source published: 19/10/2026, 08:38:42 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 18:24:56 UTC
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Briefings
The Portuguese Public Contracts Code (CCP) underwent its most extensive revision in years, with the Decreto-Lei n.º 177/2026 entering into force on October 1, 2026. Key changes include significant increases in the thresholds for restrictive competition procedures, such as direct adjustments up to 150,000 euros and prior consultation up to 130,000 euros for public works. A new simplified direct adjustment was introduced for exceptional situations, capped at 500,000 euros for public works. The code also mandates the use of digital systems, including AI, while simplifying administrative requirements like conflict of interest declarations. The revision aims to reduce bureaucracy and increase flexibility, though it imposes stricter responsibilities on public entities.
Key points
- The Decreto-Lei n.º 177/2026, effective October 1, 2026, amended over 150 articles of the CCP, introducing over 30 new articles to simplify public contracting procedures.
- Restrictive competition procedure thresholds increased substantially: direct adjustments now apply up to 150,000 euros and prior consultation up to 130,000 euros for public works contracts.
Context
This briefing covers the major legislative update to Portugal's Public Contracts Code, which aims to reduce formalities and increase efficiency while maintaining competition principles. The changes apply generally to procedures starting October 1, 2026, with specific rules for ongoing and executing contracts.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to the article's text; no external data or expert analysis is provided. The article states the code applies to procedures starting October 1, 2026, but does not specify the exact date of the decree's publication or the precise timeline for implementation across all regions.
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