1HP surface pump with valves, installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦130,381per unit
Tender rate about ₦174,025 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 1HP surface pump with valves, installed is ₦130,381 per unit in Abuja: ₦119,000 materials, ₦11,381 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦174,025 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Surface water pump 1HP | 1 unit | - | ₦95,000 | ₦95,000 |
| Material | Brass gate valve 1" | 2 unit | - | ₦12,000 | ₦24,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 3 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦8,351 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 1 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦3,029 |
| Materials | ₦119,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦11,381 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦130,381 |
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) | ₦130,381 | ₦174,025 |
| Lagos | ₦138,431 | ₦184,770 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦139,332 | ₦185,972 |
| Ibadan | ₦122,154 | ₦163,045 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦122,775 | ₦163,874 |
| Kano | ₦119,205 | ₦159,109 |
| Kaduna | ₦120,737 | ₦161,153 |
| Enugu | ₦125,724 | ₦167,810 |
| Benin City | ₦127,142 | ₦169,703 |
| Uyo | ₦132,244 | ₦176,512 |
| Jos | ₦121,927 | ₦162,742 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦167,219 | ₦223,195 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 1HP surface pump with valves, installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦130,381 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦174,025 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 ₦138,431 per unit and the tender rate about ₦184,770 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Brass gate valve 1", Surface water pump 1HP) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Plumber) 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/f16-1hp-surface-pump-with-valves-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.