33kV overhead line, ACSR 150 on 15m concrete poles at 60m spans: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦25,681per m
Tender rate about ₦34,277 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 33kV overhead line, ACSR 150 on 15m concrete poles at 60m spans is ₦25,681 per m in Abuja: ₦18,433 materials, ₦5,256 labour and ₦1,992 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦34,277 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | ACSR conductor 150/25mm2, per m | 3.06 m | 3% | ₦2,300 | ₦7,249 |
| Material | Prestressed concrete pole 15m | 0.01667 unit | - | ₦480,000 | ₦8,000 |
| Material | 33kV pin insulator with spindle | 0.05 unit | 2% | ₦18,000 | ₦918 |
| Material | 33kV disc insulator string (3 discs) with fittings | 0.006 set | - | ₦45,000 | ₦270 |
| Material | Galvanised steel cross-arm 33kV | 0.01667 unit | - | ₦65,000 | ₦1,083 |
| Material | Stay set complete (rod, wire, insulator) | 0.006667 set | - | ₦75,000 | ₦500 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 0.03333 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦412 |
| Plant (days) | Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t | 0.003333 day | - | ₦461,330 | ₦1,538 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 14t | 0.000833 day | - | ₦545,000 | ₦454 |
| Labour (hours) | Lineman (overhead lines) | 1.2 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦3,537 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,719 |
| Materials | ₦18,433 | ||||
| Labour | ₦5,256 | ||||
| Plant | ₦1,992 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦25,681 |
Scope note: Per metre of route.
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) | ₦25,681 | ₦34,277 |
| Lagos | ₦27,307 | ₦36,448 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦27,052 | ₦36,107 |
| Ibadan | ₦23,608 | ₦31,511 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦23,570 | ₦31,459 |
| Kano | ₦22,977 | ₦30,668 |
| Kaduna | ₦23,319 | ₦31,125 |
| Enugu | ₦24,221 | ₦32,329 |
| Benin City | ₦24,550 | ₦32,768 |
| Uyo | ₦25,505 | ₦34,043 |
| Jos | ₦23,543 | ₦31,424 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦32,533 | ₦43,423 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 33kV overhead line, ACSR 150 on 15m concrete poles at 60m spans cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦25,681 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦34,277 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 ₦27,307 per m and the tender rate about ₦36,448 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (33kV disc insulator string (3 discs) with fittings, 33kV pin insulator with spindle, ACSR conductor 150/25mm2, Galvanised steel cross-arm 33kV, OPC 42.5 cement, Prestressed concrete pole 15m) with waste allowances; labour (Lineman (overhead lines), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t, Hydraulic excavator 14t) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Per metre of route.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/n05-33kv-overhead-line-acsr-150-on-15m-concrete-poles-at-60m/, prices as at 15 October 2026.