500kVA 11/0.415kV transformer installed on plinth with HV termination and 20m LV cable: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦69,021,608per unit
Tender rate about ₦92,126,375 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 500kVA 11/0.415kV transformer installed on plinth with HV termination and 20m LV cable is ₦69,021,608 per unit in Abuja: ₦68,501,578 materials, ₦145,410 labour and ₦374,620 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦92,126,375 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Distribution transformer 500kVA 11/0.415kV (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦62,000,000 | ₦62,000,000 |
| Material | 11kV heat-shrink termination kit (3-core) | 1 set | - | ₦280,000 | ₦280,000 |
| Material | 0.6/1kV 4-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | 20 m | 3% | ₦290,000 | ₦5,974,000 |
| Material | OPC 42.5 cement, 50kg bag - adopted market average | 8 bag | 3% | ₦12,000 | ₦98,880 |
| Material | Sharp sand, per tonne | 0.9 tonne | 8% | ₦6,500 | ₦6,318 |
| Material | Granite 3/4", per tonne | 1.7 tonne | 5% | ₦18,000 | ₦32,130 |
| Material | High-yield rebar 12-16mm, per tonne | 0.1 tonne | 5% | ₦1,050,000 | ₦110,250 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.5 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦374,620 |
| Labour (hours) | HV electrician | 24 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦117,900 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 24 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦27,510 |
| Materials | ₦68,501,578 | ||||
| Labour | ₦145,410 | ||||
| Plant | ₦374,620 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦69,021,608 |
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) | ₦69,021,608 | ₦92,126,375 |
| Lagos | ₦73,162,066 | ₦97,652,839 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦74,524,433 | ₦99,471,254 |
| Ibadan | ₦65,548,716 | ₦87,490,944 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦66,233,953 | ₦88,405,562 |
| Kano | ₦64,171,414 | ₦85,652,594 |
| Kaduna | ₦64,860,792 | ₦86,572,739 |
| Enugu | ₦67,615,002 | ₦90,248,912 |
| Benin City | ₦68,310,418 | ₦91,177,117 |
| Uyo | ₦71,066,082 | ₦94,855,231 |
| Jos | ₦65,553,300 | ₦87,497,062 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦89,736,470 | ₦119,775,473 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 500kVA 11/0.415kV transformer installed on plinth with HV termination and 20m LV cable cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦69,021,608 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦92,126,375 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 ₦73,162,066 per unit and the tender rate about ₦97,652,839 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (0.6/1kV 4-core 240mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, 11kV heat-shrink termination kit (3-core), Distribution transformer 500kVA 11/0.415kV (supply), Granite 3/4", High-yield rebar 12-16mm, OPC 42.5 cement) with waste allowances; labour (HV electrician, Unskilled labourer) 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/n07-500kva-11-0-415kv-transformer-installed-on-plinth-with-h/, prices as at 15 October 2026.