Turnout 1:12 UIC60 installed incl. ballast and tamping: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦250,358,680per unit
Tender rate about ₦334,165,466 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for turnout 1:12 UIC60 installed incl. ballast and tamping is ₦250,358,680 per unit in Abuja: ₦244,223,000 materials, ₦281,650 labour and ₦5,854,030 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦334,165,466 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Turnout 1:12 UIC60 complete set | 1 set | - | ₦242,606,000 | ₦242,606,000 |
| Material | Track ballast 25-50mm crushed granite, delivered, per tonne | 70 tonne | 5% | ₦22,000 | ₦1,617,000 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 2 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦1,498,480 |
| Plant (days) | Ballast tamping machine | 1 day | - | ₦4,355,550 | ₦4,355,550 |
| Labour (hours) | Rail track worker | 120 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦235,800 |
| Labour (hours) | Rail welder (thermite) | 8 h | - | ₦5,731 | ₦45,850 |
| Materials | ₦244,223,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦281,650 | ||||
| Plant | ₦5,854,030 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦250,358,680 |
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) | ₦250,358,680 | ₦334,165,466 |
| Lagos | ₦265,327,294 | ₦354,144,776 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦270,350,760 | ₦360,849,832 |
| Ibadan | ₦237,798,498 | ₦317,400,803 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦240,343,727 | ₦320,798,038 |
| Kano | ₦232,899,956 | ₦310,862,488 |
| Kaduna | ₦235,350,636 | ₦314,133,525 |
| Enugu | ₦245,300,809 | ₦327,414,489 |
| Benin City | ₦247,865,753 | ₦330,838,039 |
| Uyo | ₦257,818,743 | ₦344,122,762 |
| Jos | ₦237,909,946 | ₦317,549,557 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦325,995,357 | ₦435,121,284 |
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
- L02 Aluminothermic rail weld₦423,806 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 turnout 1:12 UIC60 installed incl. ballast and tamping cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦250,358,680 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦334,165,466 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 ₦265,327,294 per unit and the tender rate about ₦354,144,776 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Track ballast 25-50mm crushed granite, Turnout 1:12 UIC60 complete set) with waste allowances; labour (Rail track worker, Rail welder (thermite)) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Ballast tamping machine, Mobile crane 25t) 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/l03-turnout-1-12-uic60-installed-incl-ballast-and-tamping/, prices as at 15 October 2026.