Install 12" pig launcher/receiver incl. tie-in welds: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦85,195,000per unit
Tender rate about ₦113,713,760 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for install 12" pig launcher/receiver incl. tie-in welds is ₦85,195,000 per unit in Abuja: ₦84,189,000 materials, ₦256,760 labour and ₦749,240 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦113,713,760 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Pig launcher/receiver 12" ANSI 300 with closure | 1 unit | - | ₦83,979,000 | ₦83,979,000 |
| Material | Radiographic weld test, per joint (incl. film) | 6 unit | - | ₦35,000 | ₦210,000 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipe fitter | 24 h | - | ₦4,912 | ₦117,900 |
| Labour (hours) | Pipeline welder (6G coded) | 16 h | - | ₦7,369 | ₦117,900 |
| Labour (hours) | Rigger / banksman | 8 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦20,960 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 1 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦749,240 |
| Materials | ₦84,189,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦256,760 | ||||
| Plant | ₦749,240 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦85,195,000 |
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) | ₦85,195,000 | ₦113,713,760 |
| Lagos | ₦90,304,343 | ₦120,533,439 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦91,977,221 | ₦122,766,309 |
| Ibadan | ₦80,896,736 | ₦107,976,666 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦81,740,773 | ₦109,103,241 |
| Kano | ₦79,200,118 | ₦105,712,110 |
| Kaduna | ₦80,049,711 | ₦106,846,101 |
| Enugu | ₦83,444,883 | ₦111,377,797 |
| Benin City | ₦84,306,893 | ₦112,528,362 |
| Uyo | ₦87,704,633 | ₦117,063,485 |
| Jos | ₦80,906,586 | ₦107,989,812 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦110,777,072 | ₦147,859,351 |
Related oil & gas rates
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Frequently asked questions
How much does install 12" pig launcher/receiver incl. tie-in welds cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦85,195,000 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦113,713,760 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 ₦90,304,343 per unit and the tender rate about ₦120,533,439 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Pig launcher/receiver 12" ANSI 300 with closure, Radiographic weld test) with waste allowances; labour (Pipe fitter, Pipeline welder (6G coded), Rigger / banksman) 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/o17-install-12-pig-launcher-receiver-incl-tie-in-welds/, prices as at 15 October 2026.