High-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,208,315per tonne
Tender rate about ₦1,612,795 per tonne with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for high-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed is ₦1,208,315 per tonne in Abuja: ₦1,126,440 materials, ₦81,875 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦1,612,795 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 1 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦1,102,500 |
| Material | Binding wire, per kg | 12 kg | 5% | ₦1,900 | ₦23,940 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 24 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦58,950 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 20 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦22,925 |
| Materials | ₦1,126,440 | ||||
| Labour | ₦81,875 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦1,208,315 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per tonne | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦1,208,315 | ₦1,612,795 |
| Lagos | ₦1,282,451 | ₦1,711,748 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦1,294,336 | ₦1,727,612 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,135,618 | ₦1,515,763 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,142,789 | ₦1,525,334 |
| Kano | ₦1,108,995 | ₦1,480,228 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,122,716 | ₦1,498,542 |
| Enugu | ₦1,169,411 | ₦1,560,868 |
| Benin City | ₦1,182,313 | ₦1,578,089 |
| Uyo | ₦1,229,827 | ₦1,641,508 |
| Jos | ₦1,133,980 | ₦1,513,577 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,554,434 | ₦2,074,777 |
Related concrete rates
- B01 Plain concrete 1:3:6 in blinding (site-mixed)₦98,716 per m³
- B02 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in foundations / bases / ground beams₦127,723 per m³
- B03 Reinforced concrete 1:2:4 in suspended slabs, beams & columns₦135,819 per m³
- B04 Reinforced concrete 1:1.5:3 (~C25) in suspended slabs & beams₦155,521 per m³
- B05 Ready-mix C25/30 placed by pump in suspended slab₦181,224 per m³
- B15 Ready-mix C30/37 placed by pump in columns & walls₦198,104 per m³
- B18 Ready-mix C35/45 placed by boom pump in raft/transfer slab₦204,739 per m³
- B11 High-yield reinforcement 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,202,012 per tonne
- B12 Reinforcement 8-10mm links/stirrups, cut, bent & fixed₦1,306,845 per tonne
- B10 BRC mesh A142 in ground slab incl. laps₦5,113 per m²
- B07 Formwork (plank) to sides of foundations & ground beams₦7,457 per m²
- B08 Formwork (marine board) to soffit of suspended slab incl. propping n.e. 3.5m₦11,395 per m²
- B09 Formwork (marine board) to columns and beams₦11,003 per m²
- B13 Formwork (marine board) to walls₦10,639 per m²
- B14 Formwork to staircase soffits, strings & risers₦16,935 per m²
- B19 Formwork to slab using steel props (props hired)₦10,545 per m²
- B16 Power-floated finish to concrete slab₦377 per m²
- B17 Precast lintel 150x225x1500, supply and bed in mortar₦19,688 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does high-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦1,208,315 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦1,612,795 per tonne as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦1,282,451 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦1,711,748 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Binding wire, High-yield rebar 12-16mm) with waste allowances; labour (Iron bender / steel fixer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/b06-high-yield-reinforcement-12-16mm-cut-bent-and-fixed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.