16mm2 4-core armoured sub-main cable laid in trench/on tray: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦24,027per m
Tender rate about ₦32,070 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 16mm2 4-core armoured sub-main cable laid in trench/on tray is ₦24,027 per m in Abuja: ₦22,660 materials, ₦1,367 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦32,070 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 16mm2 4-core armoured Cu cable, per m | 1 m | 3% | ₦22,000 | ₦22,660 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 0.3 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦909 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦22,660 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,367 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦24,027 |
Scope note: Excl. trench.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦24,027 | ₦32,070 |
| Lagos | ₦25,496 | ₦34,031 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦25,772 | ₦34,399 |
| Ibadan | ₦22,621 | ₦30,193 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦22,779 | ₦30,404 |
| Kano | ₦22,099 | ₦29,497 |
| Kaduna | ₦22,367 | ₦29,854 |
| Enugu | ₦23,301 | ₦31,100 |
| Benin City | ₦23,555 | ₦31,439 |
| Uyo | ₦24,502 | ₦32,704 |
| Jos | ₦22,594 | ₦30,157 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦30,962 | ₦41,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 16mm2 4-core armoured sub-main cable laid in trench/on tray cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦24,027 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦32,070 per m 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 ₦25,496 per m and the tender rate about ₦34,031 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (16mm2 4-core armoured Cu cable) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, 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. Scope note: Excl. trench.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/f25-16mm2-4-core-armoured-sub-main-cable-laid-in-trench-on-t/, prices as at 15 October 2026.