12-way TPN distribution board with 12 MCBs, installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦160,124per unit
Tender rate about ₦213,725 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 12-way TPN distribution board with 12 MCBs, installed is ₦160,124 per unit in Abuja: ₦139,000 materials, ₦21,124 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦213,725 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Distribution board 12-way TPN (empty) | 1 unit | - | ₦85,000 | ₦85,000 |
| Material | MCB single-pole 6-63A | 12 unit | - | ₦4,500 | ₦54,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 6 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦18,176 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician's mate | 2 h | - | ₦1,474 | ₦2,948 |
| Materials | ₦139,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦21,124 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦160,124 |
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) | ₦160,124 | ₦213,725 |
| Lagos | ₦170,154 | ₦227,112 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦170,188 | ₦227,157 |
| Ibadan | ₦148,949 | ₦198,809 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦149,283 | ₦199,255 |
| Kano | ₦145,113 | ₦193,689 |
| Kaduna | ₦147,137 | ₦196,390 |
| Enugu | ₦153,119 | ₦204,375 |
| Benin City | ₦154,931 | ₦206,794 |
| Uyo | ₦161,125 | ₦215,061 |
| Jos | ₦148,527 | ₦198,245 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦203,936 | ₦272,203 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 12-way TPN distribution board with 12 MCBs, installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦160,124 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦213,725 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 ₦170,154 per unit and the tender rate about ₦227,112 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Distribution board 12-way TPN (empty), MCB single-pole 6-63A) 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/f23-12-way-tpn-distribution-board-with-12-mcbs-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.