2,000L tank on 6m steel stand, installed & connected: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦662,899per unit
Tender rate about ₦884,802 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 2,000L tank on 6m steel stand, installed & connected is ₦662,899 per unit in Abuja: ₦648,325 materials, ₦14,574 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦884,802 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Polyethylene water tank 2,000L | 1 unit | - | ₦260,000 | ₦260,000 |
| Material | Steel tank stand 6m high (fabricated & erected) | 1 unit | - | ₦350,000 | ₦350,000 |
| Material | uPVC pressure pipe 1", 5.8m | 3 length | 5% | ₦5,500 | ₦17,325 |
| Material | Float valve 3/4" | 1 unit | - | ₦9,000 | ₦9,000 |
| Material | Brass gate valve 1" | 1 unit | - | ₦12,000 | ₦12,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 4 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦11,135 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Materials | ₦648,325 | ||||
| Labour | ₦14,574 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦662,899 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per unit | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦662,899 | ₦884,802 |
| Lagos | ₦702,964 | ₦938,279 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦714,036 | ₦953,057 |
| Ibadan | ₦627,568 | ₦837,644 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦633,322 | ₦845,325 |
| Kano | ₦613,873 | ₦819,364 |
| Kaduna | ₦620,793 | ₦828,602 |
| Enugu | ₦647,018 | ₦863,605 |
| Benin City | ₦653,792 | ₦872,647 |
| Uyo | ₦680,162 | ₦907,845 |
| Jos | ₦627,276 | ₦837,255 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦858,854 | ₦1,146,352 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 2,000L tank on 6m steel stand, installed & connected cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦662,899 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦884,802 per unit 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 ₦702,964 per unit and the tender rate about ₦938,279 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Brass gate valve 1", Float valve 3/4", Polyethylene water tank 2, Steel tank stand 6m high (fabricated & erected), uPVC pressure pipe 1") with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, 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/f15-2-000l-tank-on-6m-steel-stand-installed-and-connected/, prices as at 15 October 2026.