Smoke detector, supply & fix: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦13,515per unit
Tender rate about ₦18,039 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for smoke detector, supply & fix is ₦13,515 per unit in Abuja: ₦12,000 materials, ₦1,515 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦18,039 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Smoke detector (standalone) | 1 unit | - | ₦12,000 | ₦12,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 0.5 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦1,515 |
| Materials | ₦12,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,515 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦13,515 |
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) | ₦13,515 | ₦18,039 |
| Lagos | ₦14,356 | ₦19,161 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦14,399 | ₦19,219 |
| Ibadan | ₦12,612 | ₦16,833 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦12,656 | ₦16,893 |
| Kano | ₦12,296 | ₦16,412 |
| Kaduna | ₦12,461 | ₦16,633 |
| Enugu | ₦12,972 | ₦17,314 |
| Benin City | ₦13,122 | ₦17,515 |
| Uyo | ₦13,647 | ₦18,216 |
| Jos | ₦12,581 | ₦16,793 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦17,266 | ₦23,046 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does smoke detector, supply & fix cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦13,515 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦18,039 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 ₦14,356 per unit and the tender rate about ₦19,161 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Smoke detector (standalone)) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician) 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/f33-smoke-detector-supply-and-fix/, prices as at 15 October 2026.