ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a letter of intent for the acquisition of 1,010 new vehicles, with the estimated cost surpassing Rs6 billion, according to official documents. The purchase will be conducted in two phases, with the FBR making an advance payment of Rs3 billion to cover the first batch of 500 vehicles, as per the letter. The remaining payment will be made following the delivery of the initial batch. The delivery of all 1,010 vehicles is scheduled between January and May 2025. In the first phase, 75 vehicles will be delivered in January, followed by 200 in February and 225 in March. The second phase will see the delivery of 250 vehicles in April and the final 260 in May. An FBR spokesperson clarified that the acquisition is a key component of the organisation’s ongoing transformation plan aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. “These vehicles are being procured to enhance the efficiency of field officers," the spokesperson said. “The vehicles will be exclusively for field officers,” they added. The FBR’s letter confirmed that the vehicles will come with several enhancements. These include a navigation system with a reverse camera, a high-grade interior, and free periodic maintenance for up to 20,000 km or 12 months. Additionally, the price will cover a 4th-year extended warranty, offering coverage for up to four years or 100,000 km, subject to regular maintenance at authorised dealerships. The FBR has further instructed that logos be placed on both the front doors and the front windscreen of the vehicle. Furthermore, the listed price will include all freight and delivery charges. The vehicles will also feature the FBR logo for official identification. The company will install a tracker system with one-year service charges at Rs8,500, which the FBR plans to bear the cost of.