HDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦392,688per m
Tender rate about ₦524,140 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for hDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid is ₦392,688 per m in Abuja: ₦199,711 materials, ₦6,018 labour and ₦186,959 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦524,140 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 | 1.02 m² | 2% | ₦26,127 | ₦27,182 |
| Material | Bentonite (API grade), per tonne | 0.06 tonne | 5% | ₦460,000 | ₦28,980 |
| Material | Radiographic weld test, per joint (incl. film) | 0.08333 unit | - | ₦35,000 | ₦2,917 |
| Plant (days) | Horizontal directional drilling rig 100t with mud system | 0.025 day | - | ₦7,312,800 | ₦182,820 |
| Plant (days) | Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class) | 0.005 day | - | ₦827,850 | ₦4,139 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipeline welder (6G coded) | 0.35 h | - | ₦7,369 | ₦2,579 |
| Materials | ₦199,711 | ||||
| Labour | ₦6,018 | ||||
| Plant | ₦186,959 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦392,688 |
Scope note: Entry/exit pits and mobilisation excluded.
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) | ₦392,688 | ₦524,140 |
| Lagos | ₦414,500 | ₦553,253 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦423,321 | ₦565,027 |
| Ibadan | ₦372,151 | ₦496,728 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦377,587 | ₦503,983 |
| Kano | ₦367,856 | ₦490,995 |
| Kaduna | ₦370,034 | ₦493,902 |
| Enugu | ₦383,751 | ₦512,211 |
| Benin City | ₦389,608 | ₦520,028 |
| Uyo | ₦403,386 | ₦538,418 |
| Jos | ₦375,770 | ₦501,558 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦527,987 | ₦704,729 |
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
- O02 Line pipe 12" X52, 3LPE-coated: string, weld (100% RT), field-joint coat, lower-in and tie-in in prepared trench₦191,124 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
- 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 hDD river/road crossing for 12" X52 3LPE pipeline incl. drilling fluid cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦392,688 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦524,140 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 ₦414,500 per m and the tender rate about ₦553,253 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (3-layer polyethylene (3LPE) factory pipe coating, API 5L X52 line pipe 12" (323.9x9.53mm, Bentonite (API grade), Radiographic weld test) with waste allowances; labour (Pipeline welder (6G coded), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Horizontal directional drilling rig 100t with mud system, Hydraulic excavator 20-22t (CAT 320/215 class)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Entry/exit pits and mobilisation excluded.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/o07-hdd-river-road-crossing-for-12-x52-3lpe-pipeline-incl-dr/, prices as at 15 October 2026.