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Contract Formation & Execution

We provide comprehensive advisory services to both contracting authorities and economic operators in all stages of public procurement. Our practice ensures strict compliance with the Portuguese Public Procurement Code (CCP).

We assist our clients in preparing applications and tenders, analyzing procedural documents (specifications and tender rules), and managing incidents during the award procedure.

Following the award, we maintain active support during the contract execution phase, handling issues of price adjustments, additional works, and deadline extensions. In litigation, we represent clients in pre-contractual disputes and appeals against award decisions.

Practice Focus

  • Analysis of Tender Documents
  • Preparation of Tenders and Applications
  • Pre-Contractual Litigation
  • Contract Execution and Modifications
  • Court of Auditors and Audits
  • advising entities subject to the public procurement regime in pre-contractual, contractual, and execution stages, specifically drafting the respective tender documents
  • advising bidders and private contractors on the preparation and submission of proposals in public tender procedures, pre-contractual stages, and contract execution
  • advising on award procedures leading to supply, service, and leasing (real estate and movable assets) agreements, public works contracts, public domain use concessions, and public-private partnerships (PPPs - public works and services concessions)
  • representing clients in lawsuits challenging tender documents, tender procedures, and the resulting public contracts
  • advising on and representing clients in contractual and pre-contractual liability lawsuits, particularly regarding the revocation of the decision to contract
  • advising on and representing clients in challenges to tender procedures
  • advising and representing clients in procedures subject to competitive dialogue
  • monitoring and advising on the development of and participation in public purchasing centers
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