Line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦191,124per m
Tender rate about ₦255,102 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench is ₦191,124 per m in Abuja: ₦182,567 materials, ₦4,986 labour and ₦3,571 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦255,102 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, 73.9 kg/m), bare, per m | 1 m | 2% | ₦137,875 | ₦140,632 |
| Material | 3-layer polyethylene (3LPE) factory pipe coating, per m2 of pipe surface | 1.018 m² | 2% | ₦26,127 | ₦27,129 |
| Material | Heat-shrink field joint sleeve 12" with primer | 0.08333 unit | 3% | ₦102,641 | ₦8,810 |
| Material | Cellulosic electrode E6010 (root pass), per kg | 0.1 kg | 10% | ₦8,398 | ₦924 |
| Material | Low-hydrogen electrode E7018, per kg | 0.3 kg | 10% | ₦6,532 | ₦2,155 |
| Material | Radiographic weld test, per joint (incl. film) | 0.08333 unit | - | ₦35,000 | ₦2,917 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipeline welder (6G coded) | 0.35 h | - | ₦7,369 | ₦2,579 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipe fitter | 0.25 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦1,228 |
| Labour (hours) | Coating applicator | 0.08 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦262 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦917 |
| Plant (days) | Sideboom pipelayer (CAT 583 class) | 0.001667 day | - | ₦1,329,210 | ₦2,216 |
| Plant (days) | Diesel welding rig on truck (2 welders) | 0.004 day | - | ₦252,850 | ₦1,011 |
| Plant (days) | Pipe bending machine 6-36" | 0.000333 day | - | ₦956,170 | ₦318 |
| Plant (days) | Holiday (coating) detector | 0.001 day | - | ₦25,000 | ₦25.00 |
| Materials | ₦182,567 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,986 | ||||
| Plant | ₦3,571 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦191,124 |
Scope note: Excl. trench (O04), backfill (O05), hydrotest (O06), crossings. 12m joints.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦191,124 | ₦255,102 |
| Lagos | ₦202,655 | ₦270,494 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦205,766 | ₦274,645 |
| Ibadan | ₦180,820 | ₦241,349 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦182,468 | ₦243,548 |
| Kano | ₦176,919 | ₦236,142 |
| Kaduna | ₦178,895 | ₦238,779 |
| Enugu | ₦186,404 | ₦248,802 |
| Benin City | ₦188,401 | ₦251,467 |
| Uyo | ₦195,960 | ₦261,557 |
| Jos | ₦180,792 | ₦241,311 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦247,821 | ₦330,778 |
Related oil & gas rates
- O01 Line pipe 8" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench₦115,949 per m
- O03 Line pipe 24" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench₦456,678 per m
- O04 Pipeline trench excavation 1.0m wide x 1.5m deep by excavator, spoil alongside₦4,483 per m
- O05 Backfill pipeline trench with 300mm sand padding and excavated material, compacted₦4,969 per m
- O06 Hydrostatic test, dewatering and drying of 12" pipeline₦552 per m
- O07 HDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid₦392,688 per m
- O08 Magnesium anode 17lb installed with cable and test post share₦180,520 per unit
- O09 Install 12" ANSI 150 gate valve with 2 weld-neck flanges, gaskets and bolting₦6,506,061 per unit
- O10 Pipeline marker post set in concrete₦48,573 per unit
- O11 Underground fuel tank 33,000L installed: excavation, sand surround, concrete anchor slab₦11,079,138 per unit
- O12 Fuel dispenser installed with 6m 2" seamless product line and electrics₦12,285,101 per unit
- O13 Fuel station canopy: steel frame, aluminium roof and ACP fascia₦109,158 per m²
- O14 Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 and apply 3-coat epoxy system to steelwork₦38,872 per m²
- O15 Radiographic testing of pipeline weld (service, incl. film)₦35,573 per unit
- O16 Fabricate and erect steel storage tank shell/bottom/roof, per tonne of plate₦2,536,956 per tonne
- O17 Install 12" pig launcher/receiver incl. tie-in welds₦85,195,000 per unit
Frequently asked questions
How much does line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦191,124 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦255,102 per m 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 ₦202,655 per m and the tender rate about ₦270,494 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (3-layer polyethylene (3LPE) factory pipe coating, API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, Cellulosic electrode E6010 (root pass), Heat-shrink field joint sleeve 12" with primer, Low-hydrogen electrode E7018, Radiographic weld test) with waste allowances; labour (Coating applicator, Pipe fitter, Pipeline welder (6G coded), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Diesel welding rig on truck (2 welders), Holiday (coating) detector, Pipe bending machine 6-36", Sideboom pipelayer (CAT 583 class)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. trench (O04), backfill (O05), hydrotest (O06), crossings. 12m joints.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/o02-line-pipe-12-x52-3lpe-coated-string-weld-100-rt-field-jo/, prices as at 15 October 2026.