Friction buffer stop installed: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦17,201,860per unit
Tender rate about ₦22,960,129 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for friction buffer stop installed is ₦17,201,860 per unit in Abuja: ₦16,795,800 materials, ₦31,440 labour and ₦374,620 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦22,960,129 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Friction buffer stop | 1 unit | - | ₦16,795,800 | ₦16,795,800 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.5 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦374,620 |
| Labour (hours) | Rail track worker | 16 h | - | ₦1,965 | ₦31,440 |
| Materials | ₦16,795,800 | ||||
| Labour | ₦31,440 | ||||
| Plant | ₦374,620 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦17,201,860 |
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) | ₦17,201,860 | ₦22,960,129 |
| Lagos | ₦18,230,854 | ₦24,333,576 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦18,573,922 | ₦24,791,484 |
| Ibadan | ₦16,337,051 | ₦21,805,828 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦16,510,929 | ₦22,037,911 |
| Kano | ₦15,999,563 | ₦21,355,367 |
| Kaduna | ₦16,168,464 | ₦21,580,807 |
| Enugu | ₦16,852,164 | ₦22,493,373 |
| Benin City | ₦17,028,243 | ₦22,728,394 |
| Uyo | ₦17,712,257 | ₦23,641,379 |
| Jos | ₦16,343,915 | ₦21,814,989 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦22,393,592 | ₦29,889,777 |
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- L02 Aluminothermic rail weld₦423,806 per unit
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does friction buffer stop installed cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦17,201,860 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦22,960,129 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 ₦18,230,854 per unit and the tender rate about ₦24,333,576 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Friction buffer stop) with waste allowances; labour (Rail track worker) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (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/l05-friction-buffer-stop-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.