Precast pre-tensioned I-girder (25m class) supplied and erected: cost per m in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦693,343per m
Tender rate about ₦925,438 per m with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for precast pre-tensioned I-girder (25m class) supplied and erected is ₦693,343 per m in Abuja: ₦650,000 materials, ₦1,244 labour and ₦42,099 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦925,438 per m.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Precast pre-tensioned bridge I-girder (25m class), delivered, per m | 1 m | - | ₦650,000 | ₦650,000 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 80t | 0.02 day | - | ₦2,104,940 | ₦42,099 |
| Labour (hours) | Rigger / banksman | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦786 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.4 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦458 |
| Materials | ₦650,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,244 | ||||
| Plant | ₦42,099 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m | ₦693,343 |
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) | ₦693,343 | ₦925,438 |
| Lagos | ₦734,548 | ₦980,435 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦748,649 | ₦999,257 |
| Ibadan | ₦658,489 | ₦878,917 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦665,769 | ₦888,633 |
| Kano | ₦645,427 | ₦861,482 |
| Kaduna | ₦651,965 | ₦870,208 |
| Enugu | ₦679,252 | ₦906,630 |
| Benin City | ₦686,619 | ₦916,463 |
| Uyo | ₦713,920 | ₦952,902 |
| Jos | ₦659,307 | ₦880,007 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦905,307 | ₦1,208,356 |
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- Q04 Strip-seal expansion joint with C40 nosing and anchorage steel₦659,065 per m
- Q05 Galvanised steel bridge parapet railing installed₦129,684 per m
- Q07 Bridge deck waterproofing membrane on primed deck₦12,393 per m²
- Q08 C40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump₦229,055 per m³
- Q09 Aluminium system formwork to slab soffit (1 month hire per use)₦6,875 per m²
- Q10 Epoxy-coated reinforcement cut, bent and fixed₦1,526,840 per tonne
- Q11 Deck drainage scupper installed₦92,205 per unit
- Q12 Heavy-duty shoring tower, per tower per month incl. erect and dismantle₦48,755 per unit
- Q13 Modular expansion joint installed with nosing concrete and anchorage₦2,807,361 per m
Frequently asked questions
How much does precast pre-tensioned I-girder (25m class) supplied and erected cost per m in Nigeria?
About ₦693,343 per m net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦925,438 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 ₦734,548 per m and the tender rate about ₦980,435 per m.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Precast pre-tensioned bridge I-girder (25m class)) with waste allowances; labour (Rigger / banksman, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Mobile crane 80t) 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/q06-precast-pre-tensioned-i-girder-25m-class-supplied-and-er/, prices as at 15 October 2026.