Aluminothermic rail weld: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦423,806per unit
Tender rate about ₦565,674 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for aluminothermic rail weld is ₦423,806 per unit in Abuja: ₦365,215 materials, ₦11,544 labour and ₦47,046 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦565,674 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminothermic (thermite) rail weld kit | 1 unit | 3% | ₦354,578 | ₦365,215 |
| Plant (days) | Rail welding & grinding unit | 0.08333 day | - | ₦564,560 | ₦47,046 |
| Labour (hours) | Rail welder (thermite) | 1.5 h | - | ₦5,731 | ₦8,597 |
| Labour (hours) | Rail track worker | 1.5 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦2,948 |
| Materials | ₦365,215 | ||||
| Labour | ₦11,544 | ||||
| Plant | ₦47,046 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦423,806 |
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) | ₦423,806 | ₦565,674 |
| Lagos | ₦448,995 | ₦599,295 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦456,210 | ₦608,925 |
| Ibadan | ₦400,884 | ₦535,079 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦404,900 | ₦540,439 |
| Kano | ₦393,003 | ₦524,559 |
| Kaduna | ₦397,001 | ₦529,896 |
| Enugu | ₦413,252 | ₦551,587 |
| Benin City | ₦418,076 | ₦558,026 |
| Uyo | ₦434,442 | ₦579,871 |
| Jos | ₦401,594 | ₦536,027 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦553,344 | ₦738,574 |
Related railways rates
- L01 Standard-gauge track UIC60 on concrete sleepers (600mm c/c) incl. ballast, sub-ballast, fastenings and welds₦607,890 per m
- L03 Turnout 1:12 UIC60 installed incl. ballast and tamping₦250,358,680 per unit
- L04 Ballast top-up and tamping₦15,274 per m
- L05 Friction buffer stop installed₦17,201,860 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does aluminothermic rail weld cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦423,806 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦565,674 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 ₦448,995 per unit and the tender rate about ₦599,295 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminothermic (thermite) rail weld kit) with waste allowances; labour (Rail track worker, Rail welder (thermite)) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Rail welding & grinding unit) 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/l02-aluminothermic-rail-weld/, prices as at 15 October 2026.