33kV cable straight-through joint: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦722,378per unit
Tender rate about ₦964,191 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 33kV cable straight-through joint is ₦722,378 per unit in Abuja: ₦650,000 materials, ₦72,378 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦964,191 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | 33kV straight-through joint kit | 1 set | - | ₦650,000 | ₦650,000 |
| Labour (hours) | HV cable jointer | 10 h | - | ₦6,550 | ₦65,500 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 6 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦6,878 |
| Materials | ₦650,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦72,378 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦722,378 |
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) | ₦722,378 | ₦964,191 |
| Lagos | ₦767,168 | ₦1,023,975 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦770,759 | ₦1,028,768 |
| Ibadan | ₦675,402 | ₦901,491 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦678,283 | ₦905,336 |
| Kano | ₦658,783 | ₦879,309 |
| Kaduna | ₦667,454 | ₦890,883 |
| Enugu | ₦694,902 | ₦927,518 |
| Benin City | ₦702,850 | ₦938,126 |
| Uyo | ₦731,021 | ₦975,728 |
| Jos | ₦673,954 | ₦899,559 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦924,615 | ₦1,234,127 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 33kV cable straight-through joint cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦722,378 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦964,191 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 ₦767,168 per unit and the tender rate about ₦1,023,975 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (33kV straight-through joint kit) with waste allowances; labour (HV cable jointer, 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/n04-33kv-cable-straight-through-joint/, prices as at 15 October 2026.