Pot bearing 2,000kN supplied, installed and grouted: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦7,277,811per unit
Tender rate about ₦9,714,035 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for pot bearing 2,000kN supplied, installed and grouted is ₦7,277,811 per unit in Abuja: ₦7,150,360 materials, ₦15,065 labour and ₦112,386 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦9,714,035 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Pot bearing 2,000kN (guided/free) | 1 unit | - | ₦7,091,560 | ₦7,091,560 |
| Material | Non-shrink cementitious grout, 25kg | 2 bag | 5% | ₦28,000 | ₦58,800 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.15 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦112,386 |
| Labour (hours) | Rigger / banksman | 4 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦10,480 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦4,585 |
| Materials | ₦7,150,360 | ||||
| Labour | ₦15,065 | ||||
| Plant | ₦112,386 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦7,277,811 |
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) | ₦7,277,811 | ₦9,714,035 |
| Lagos | ₦7,713,657 | ₦10,295,780 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦7,858,077 | ₦10,488,544 |
| Ibadan | ₦6,911,661 | ₦9,225,318 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦6,984,659 | ₦9,322,751 |
| Kano | ₦6,767,900 | ₦9,033,434 |
| Kaduna | ₦6,839,856 | ₦9,129,476 |
| Enugu | ₦7,129,543 | ₦9,516,135 |
| Benin City | ₦7,203,596 | ₦9,614,977 |
| Uyo | ₦7,493,434 | ₦10,001,837 |
| Jos | ₦6,913,607 | ₦9,227,915 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦9,469,380 | ₦12,639,225 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does pot bearing 2,000kN supplied, installed and grouted cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦7,277,811 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦9,714,035 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 ₦7,713,657 per unit and the tender rate about ₦10,295,780 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Non-shrink cementitious grout, Pot bearing 2) with waste allowances; labour (Rigger / banksman, 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/q03-pot-bearing-2-000kn-supplied-installed-and-grouted/, prices as at 15 October 2026.