High-yield reinforcement 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,202,012per tonne
Tender rate about ₦1,604,382 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 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed is ₦1,202,012 per tonne in Abuja: ₦1,139,460 materials, ₦62,552 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦1,604,382 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | High-yield rebar 20-25mm, per tonne | 1 tonne | 5% | ₦1,070,000 | ₦1,123,500 |
| Material | Binding wire, per kg | 8 kg | 5% | ₦1,900 | ₦15,960 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 18 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦44,212 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 16 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦18,340 |
| Materials | ₦1,139,460 | ||||
| Labour | ₦62,552 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦1,202,012 |
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) | ₦1,202,012 | ₦1,604,382 |
| Lagos | ₦1,275,384 | ₦1,702,315 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦1,290,042 | ₦1,721,879 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,132,529 | ₦1,511,640 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,140,796 | ₦1,522,674 |
| Kano | ₦1,106,612 | ₦1,477,047 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,119,883 | ₦1,494,761 |
| Enugu | ₦1,166,713 | ₦1,557,266 |
| Benin City | ₦1,179,358 | ₦1,574,145 |
| Uyo | ₦1,226,813 | ₦1,637,485 |
| Jos | ₦1,131,278 | ₦1,509,970 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,550,106 | ₦2,068,999 |
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
- B06 High-yield reinforcement 12-16mm, cut, bent & fixed₦1,208,315 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 20-25mm, cut, bent & fixed cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦1,202,012 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦1,604,382 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 ₦1,275,384 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦1,702,315 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Binding wire, High-yield rebar 20-25mm) 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/b11-high-yield-reinforcement-20-25mm-cut-bent-and-fixed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.