GRP sectional water tank on steel base frame, installed: cost per m³ in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦382,232per m³
Tender rate about ₦510,182 per m³ with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for gRP sectional water tank on steel base frame, installed is ₦382,232 per m³ in Abuja: ₦373,978 materials, ₦8,253 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦510,182 per m³.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | GRP sectional water tank, per m3 capacity | 1 m³ | - | ₦335,916 | ₦335,916 |
| Material | Structural steel sections (UB/UC/PFC/angle), per tonne | 0.025 tonne | 5% | ₦1,450,000 | ₦38,062 |
| Labour (hours) | Welder / fabricator | 0.8 h | - | ₦2,948 | ₦2,358 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 1.5 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦4,176 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 1.5 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦1,719 |
| Materials | ₦373,978 | ||||
| Labour | ₦8,253 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m³ | ₦382,232 |
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) | ₦382,232 | ₦510,182 |
| Lagos | ₦405,330 | ₦541,014 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦411,737 | ₦549,565 |
| Ibadan | ₦361,882 | ₦483,021 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦365,209 | ₦487,462 |
| Kano | ₦353,990 | ₦472,487 |
| Kaduna | ₦357,977 | ₦477,809 |
| Enugu | ₦373,101 | ₦497,996 |
| Benin City | ₦377,006 | ₦503,208 |
| Uyo | ₦392,213 | ₦523,505 |
| Jos | ₦361,717 | ₦482,801 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦495,250 | ₦661,034 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does gRP sectional water tank on steel base frame, installed cost per m³ in Nigeria?
About ₦382,232 per m³ net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦510,182 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 ₦405,330 per m³ and the tender rate about ₦541,014 per m³.
What does the rate include?
Materials (GRP sectional water tank, Structural steel sections (UB/UC/PFC/angle)) with waste allowances; labour (Plumber, Unskilled labourer, Welder / fabricator) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) 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/v14-grp-sectional-water-tank-on-steel-base-frame-installed/, prices as at 15 October 2026.