11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu armoured cable laid in trench: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦113,862per m
Tender rate about ₦151,977 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu armoured cable laid in trench is ₦113,862 per m in Abuja: ₦112,208 materials, ₦1,654 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦151,977 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, per m | 1.03 m | 3% | ₦105,000 | ₦111,394 |
| Material | Filling sand, per tonne | 0.15 tonne | 5% | ₦3,500 | ₦551 |
| Material | Underground warning tape 300mm, per m | 1 m | 5% | ₦250 | ₦262 |
| Labour (hours) | HV electrician | 0.15 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦737 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦917 |
| Materials | ₦112,208 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,654 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦113,862 |
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) | ₦113,862 | ₦151,977 |
| Lagos | ₦120,727 | ₦161,140 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦122,756 | ₦163,848 |
| Ibadan | ₦107,921 | ₦144,047 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦108,960 | ₦145,434 |
| Kano | ₦105,594 | ₦140,941 |
| Kaduna | ₦106,766 | ₦142,505 |
| Enugu | ₦111,287 | ₦148,540 |
| Benin City | ₦112,442 | ₦150,082 |
| Uyo | ₦116,980 | ₦156,139 |
| Jos | ₦107,888 | ₦144,003 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦147,690 | ₦197,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu armoured cable laid in trench cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦113,862 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦151,977 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 ₦120,727 per m and the tender rate about ₦161,140 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (11kV 3-core 185mm2 Cu XLPE armoured cable, Filling sand, Underground warning tape 300mm) with waste allowances; labour (HV 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.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/n02-11kv-3-core-185mm2-cu-armoured-cable-laid-in-trench/, prices as at 15 October 2026.