C40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦229,055per m³
Tender rate about ₦305,730 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for c40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump is ₦229,055 per m³ in Abuja: ₦214,200 materials, ₦6,354 labour and ₦8,501 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦305,730 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Ready-mix C40/50, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 1 m³ | 2% | ₦210,000 | ₦214,200 |
| Plant (days) | Concrete boom pump 37m | 0.005556 day | - | ₦1,441,300 | ₦8,008 |
| Plant (days) | Poker vibrator (petrol) | 0.025 day | - | ₦19,728 | ₦493 |
| Labour (hours) | Mason / bricklayer | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,456 | ₦1,965 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 3 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦3,439 |
| Labour (hours) | Concrete finisher (power float) | 0.4 h | - | ₦2,374 | ₦950 |
| Materials | ₦214,200 | ||||
| Labour | ₦6,354 | ||||
| Plant | ₦8,501 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦229,055 |
Scope note: Excl. rebar and formwork.
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m³ | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦229,055 | ₦305,730 |
| Lagos | ₦242,840 | ₦324,130 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦246,553 | ₦329,086 |
| Ibadan | ₦216,649 | ₦289,171 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦218,643 | ₦291,833 |
| Kano | ₦212,047 | ₦283,029 |
| Kaduna | ₦214,380 | ₦286,143 |
| Enugu | ₦223,330 | ₦298,089 |
| Benin City | ₦225,769 | ₦301,344 |
| Uyo | ₦234,783 | ₦313,375 |
| Jos | ₦216,692 | ₦289,229 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦297,350 | ₦396,887 |
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- 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 c40/50 ready-mix concrete in bridge deck placed by boom pump cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦229,055 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦305,730 per m³ 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 ₦242,840 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦324,130 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Ready-mix C40/50) with waste allowances; labour (Concrete finisher (power float), Mason / bricklayer, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Concrete boom pump 37m, Poker vibrator (petrol)) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate. Scope note: Excl. rebar and formwork.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/q08-c40-50-ready-mix-concrete-in-bridge-deck-placed-by-boom/, prices as at 15 October 2026.