100kVA diesel generator installed with ATS, plinth and 15m LV cable: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦35,336,809per unit
Tender rate about ₦47,165,695 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 100kVA diesel generator installed with ATS, plinth and 15m LV cable is ₦35,336,809 per unit in Abuja: ₦34,871,144 materials, ₦91,045 labour and ₦374,620 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦47,165,695 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Diesel generator 100kVA soundproof (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦32,000,000 | ₦32,000,000 |
| Material | Automatic transfer switch 100A | 1 unit | - | ₦450,000 | ₦450,000 |
| Material | 0.6/1kV 4-core 120mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, per m | 15 m | 3% | ₦150,000 | ₦2,317,500 |
| 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 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.5 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦374,620 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 24 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦72,705 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 16 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦18,340 |
| Materials | ₦34,871,144 | ||||
| Labour | ₦91,045 | ||||
| Plant | ₦374,620 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦35,336,809 |
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) | ₦35,336,809 | ₦47,165,695 |
| Lagos | ₦37,455,092 | ₦49,993,067 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦38,151,918 | ₦50,923,153 |
| Ibadan | ₦33,556,312 | ₦44,789,182 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦33,907,963 | ₦45,258,548 |
| Kano | ₦32,854,336 | ₦43,852,223 |
| Kaduna | ₦33,205,779 | ₦44,321,310 |
| Enugu | ₦34,613,684 | ₦46,200,507 |
| Benin City | ₦34,971,709 | ₦46,678,380 |
| Uyo | ₦36,380,525 | ₦48,558,792 |
| Jos | ₦33,561,983 | ₦44,796,752 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦45,957,104 | ₦61,341,101 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does 100kVA diesel generator installed with ATS, plinth and 15m LV cable cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦35,336,809 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦47,165,695 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 ₦37,455,092 per unit and the tender rate about ₦49,993,067 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (0.6/1kV 4-core 120mm2 Cu XLPE/SWA cable, Automatic transfer switch 100A, Diesel generator 100kVA soundproof (supply), Granite 3/4", OPC 42.5 cement, Sharp sand) with waste allowances; labour (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/n12-100kva-diesel-generator-installed-with-ats-plinth-and-15/, prices as at 15 October 2026.