100kVA pole-mounted transformer on H-pole with fuses and arrester: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦23,922,790per unit
Tender rate about ₦31,930,869 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 100kVA pole-mounted transformer on H-pole with fuses and arrester is ₦23,922,790 per unit in Abuja: ₦23,375,000 materials, ₦86,460 labour and ₦461,330 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦31,930,869 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Distribution transformer 100kVA 11/0.415kV (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦22,000,000 | ₦22,000,000 |
| Material | Prestressed concrete pole 12m | 2 unit | - | ₦320,000 | ₦640,000 |
| Material | Drop-out fuse set 11/33kV (3 phases) | 1 set | - | ₦650,000 | ₦650,000 |
| Material | Surge (lightning) arrester 11/33kV | 1 unit | - | ₦85,000 | ₦85,000 |
| Plant (days) | Hiab / truck-mounted crane 10t | 1 day | - | ₦461,330 | ₦461,330 |
| Labour (hours) | Lineman (overhead lines) | 16 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦47,160 |
| Labour (hours) | HV electrician | 8 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦39,300 |
| Materials | ₦23,375,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦86,460 | ||||
| Plant | ₦461,330 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦23,922,790 |
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) | ₦23,922,790 | ₦31,930,869 |
| Lagos | ₦25,355,273 | ₦33,842,872 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦25,825,373 | ₦34,470,336 |
| Ibadan | ₦22,713,682 | ₦30,317,015 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦22,952,335 | ₦30,635,558 |
| Kano | ₦22,241,858 | ₦29,687,251 |
| Kaduna | ₦22,478,202 | ₦30,002,710 |
| Enugu | ₦23,428,771 | ₦31,271,479 |
| Benin City | ₦23,673,477 | ₦31,598,100 |
| Uyo | ₦24,624,911 | ₦32,868,023 |
| Jos | ₦22,721,179 | ₦30,327,023 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦31,128,468 | ₦41,548,625 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 100kVA pole-mounted transformer on H-pole with fuses and arrester cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦23,922,790 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦31,930,869 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 ₦25,355,273 per unit and the tender rate about ₦33,842,872 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Distribution transformer 100kVA 11/0.415kV (supply), Drop-out fuse set 11/33kV (3 phases), Prestressed concrete pole 12m, Surge (lightning) arrester 11/33kV) with waste allowances; labour (HV electrician, Lineman (overhead lines)) 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/n08-100kva-pole-mounted-transformer-on-h-pole-with-fuses-and/, prices as at 15 October 2026.