Post-tensioning: 12x15.2mm tendons supplied, placed, stressed and grouted: cost per tonne in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦7,834,171per tonne
Tender rate about ₦10,456,636 per tonne with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for post-tensioning: 12x15.2mm tendons supplied, placed, stressed and grouted is ₦7,834,171 per tonne in Abuja: ₦7,318,681 materials, ₦196,500 labour and ₦318,990 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦10,456,636 per tonne.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Prestressing strand 15.2mm (0.6") 1860MPa low-relax, per tonne | 1 tonne | 3% | ₦2,332,750 | ₦2,402,732 |
| Material | Multi-strand anchorage set 12-strand (live/dead) | 3.8 set | - | ₦895,776 | ₦3,403,949 |
| Material | Corrugated PT duct 90mm, per m | 80 m | 5% | ₦7,500 | ₦630,000 |
| Material | Non-shrink cementitious grout, 25kg | 30 bag | 5% | ₦28,000 | ₦882,000 |
| Plant (days) | Grout mixer & pump | 1 day | - | ₦181,710 | ₦181,710 |
| Plant (days) | Generator 20kVA (diesel) | 1 day | - | ₦137,280 | ₦137,280 |
| Labour (hours) | Iron bender / steel fixer | 40 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦98,250 |
| Labour (hours) | Steel erector | 16 h | - | ₦3,275 | ₦52,400 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 40 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦45,850 |
| Materials | ₦7,318,681 | ||||
| Labour | ₦196,500 | ||||
| Plant | ₦318,990 | ||||
| Net unit rate per tonne | ₦7,834,171 |
Scope note: Per tonne of strand.
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) | ₦7,834,171 | ₦10,456,636 |
| Lagos | ₦8,304,962 | ₦11,085,022 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦8,435,360 | ₦11,259,070 |
| Ibadan | ₦7,412,988 | ₦9,894,462 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦7,482,729 | ₦9,987,550 |
| Kano | ₦7,256,789 | ₦9,685,977 |
| Kaduna | ₦7,335,871 | ₦9,791,531 |
| Enugu | ₦7,642,118 | ₦10,200,293 |
| Benin City | ₦7,725,614 | ₦10,311,740 |
| Uyo | ₦8,033,826 | ₦10,723,125 |
| Jos | ₦7,415,438 | ₦9,897,732 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦10,177,022 | ₦13,583,748 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does post-tensioning: 12x15.2mm tendons supplied, placed, stressed and grouted cost per tonne in Nigeria?
About ₦7,834,171 per tonne net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦10,456,636 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 ₦8,304,962 per tonne and the tender rate about ₦11,085,022 per tonne.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Corrugated PT duct 90mm, Multi-strand anchorage set 12-strand (live/dead), Non-shrink cementitious grout, Prestressing strand 15.2mm (0.6") 1860MPa low-relax) with waste allowances; labour (Iron bender / steel fixer, Steel erector, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Generator 20kVA (diesel), Grout mixer & pump) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Per tonne of strand.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/q01-post-tensioning-12x15-2mm-tendons-supplied-placed-stress/, prices as at 15 October 2026.