13A socket point: 2.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 10m), twin socket: cost per point in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦39,386per point
Tender rate about ₦52,570 per point with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 13A socket point: 2.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 10m), twin socket is ₦39,386 per point in Abuja: ₦34,105 materials, ₦5,281 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦52,570 per point.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.3 100m coil | 5% | ₦77,000 | ₦24,255 |
| Material | 20mm PVC conduit, 3m | 3.5 length | 10% | ₦1,000 | ₦3,850 |
| Material | Conduit accessories per point (box, bends, saddles) | 1 set | - | ₦1,500 | ₦1,500 |
| Material | 13A twin switched socket | 1 unit | - | ₦4,500 | ₦4,500 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 1.5 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦4,544 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician's mate | 0.5 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦737 |
| Materials | ₦34,105 | ||||
| Labour | ₦5,281 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per point | ₦39,386 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per point | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦39,386 | ₦52,570 |
| Lagos | ₦41,855 | ₦55,865 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦41,850 | ₦55,860 |
| Ibadan | ₦36,624 | ₦48,884 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦36,702 | ₦48,987 |
| Kano | ₦35,678 | ₦47,622 |
| Kaduna | ₦36,178 | ₦48,288 |
| Enugu | ₦37,648 | ₦50,250 |
| Benin City | ₦38,094 | ₦50,846 |
| Uyo | ₦39,617 | ₦52,879 |
| Jos | ₦36,519 | ₦48,743 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦50,146 | ₦66,932 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 13A socket point: 2.5mm2 in 20mm conduit (avg 10m), twin socket cost per point in Nigeria?
About ₦39,386 per point net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦52,570 per point 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 ₦41,855 per point and the tender rate about ₦55,865 per point.
What does the rate include?
Materials (13A twin switched socket, 2.5mm2 single-core Cu cable, 20mm PVC conduit, Conduit accessories per point (box) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Electrician's mate) 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/f02-13a-socket-point-2-5mm2-in-20mm-conduit-avg-10m-twin-soc/, prices as at 15 October 2026.