11kV ring main unit installed on concrete plinth with 3 terminations: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦35,003,449per unit
Tender rate about ₦46,720,744 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 11kV ring main unit installed on concrete plinth with 3 terminations is ₦35,003,449 per unit in Abuja: ₦34,623,444 materials, ₦149,340 labour and ₦230,665 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦46,720,744 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ring main unit 11kV 3-way SF6 | 1 unit | - | ₦33,591,600 | ₦33,591,600 |
| Material | 11kV heat-shrink termination kit (3-core) | 3 set | - | ₦280,000 | ₦840,000 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 6 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦74,160 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.7 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦4,914 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 1.3 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦24,570 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.08 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦88,200 |
| Plant (days) | Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t | 0.5 day | - | ₦461,330 | ₦230,665 |
| Labour (hours) | HV electrician | 16 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦78,600 |
| Labour (hours) | HV cable jointer | 8 h | - | ₦6,550 | ₦52,400 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 16 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦18,340 |
| Materials | ₦34,623,444 | ||||
| Labour | ₦149,340 | ||||
| Plant | ₦230,665 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦35,003,449 |
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) | ₦35,003,449 | ₦46,720,744 |
| Lagos | ₦37,104,336 | ₦49,524,896 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦37,784,310 | ₦50,432,490 |
| Ibadan | ₦33,230,875 | ₦44,354,807 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦33,574,256 | ₦44,813,133 |
| Kano | ₦32,530,939 | ₦43,420,570 |
| Kaduna | ₦32,881,654 | ₦43,888,685 |
| Enugu | ₦34,276,499 | ₦45,750,449 |
| Benin City | ₦34,630,333 | ₦46,222,729 |
| Uyo | ₦36,026,671 | ₦48,086,487 |
| Jos | ₦33,232,502 | ₦44,356,978 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦45,497,682 | ₦60,727,889 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 11kV ring main unit installed on concrete plinth with 3 terminations cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦35,003,449 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦46,720,744 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 ₦37,104,336 per unit and the tender rate about ₦49,524,896 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (11kV heat-shrink termination kit (3-core), Granite 3/4", High-yield rebar 12-16mm, OPC 42.5 cement, Ring main unit 11kV 3-way SF6, Sharp sand) with waste allowances; labour (HV cable jointer, HV electrician, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t) 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/n06-11kv-ring-main-unit-installed-on-concrete-plinth-with-3/, prices as at 15 October 2026.