132kV lattice tower steel erected: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦4,053,942per tonne
Tender rate about ₦5,410,986 per tonne with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 132kV lattice tower steel erected is ₦4,053,942 per tonne in Abuja: ₦3,616,696 materials, ₦137,550 labour and ₦299,696 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦5,410,986 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Galvanised steel lattice transmission tower (132kV), per tonne | 1 tonne | 2% | ₦3,545,780 | ₦3,616,696 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.4 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦299,696 |
| Labour (hours) | Steel erector | 24 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦78,600 |
| Labour (hours) | Rigger / banksman | 12 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦31,440 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 24 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦27,510 |
| Materials | ₦3,616,696 | ||||
| Labour | ₦137,550 | ||||
| Plant | ₦299,696 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦4,053,942 |
Scope note: Foundations and stringing excluded.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per tonne | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦4,053,942 | ₦5,410,986 |
| Lagos | ₦4,296,932 | ₦5,735,317 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦4,360,375 | ₦5,819,997 |
| Ibadan | ₦3,830,612 | ₦5,112,897 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦3,865,895 | ₦5,159,992 |
| Kano | ₦3,751,401 | ₦5,007,170 |
| Kaduna | ₦3,791,694 | ₦5,060,952 |
| Enugu | ₦3,948,104 | ₦5,269,719 |
| Benin City | ₦3,993,016 | ₦5,329,665 |
| Uyo | ₦4,150,801 | ₦5,540,268 |
| Jos | ₦3,833,855 | ₦5,117,226 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦5,272,584 | ₦7,037,565 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 132kV lattice tower steel erected cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦4,053,942 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦5,410,986 per tonne 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 ₦4,296,932 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦5,735,317 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Galvanised steel lattice transmission tower (132kV)) with waste allowances; labour (Rigger / banksman, Steel erector, 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. Scope note: Foundations and stringing excluded.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/n11-132kv-lattice-tower-steel-erected/, prices as at 15 October 2026.