Submersible pump 5.5HP installed in borehole with riser and cable: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦1,515,016per unit
Tender rate about ₦2,022,163 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for submersible pump 5.5HP installed in borehole with riser and cable is ₦1,515,016 per unit in Abuja: ₦1,465,400 materials, ₦49,616 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦2,022,163 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Submersible borehole pump 5.5HP (supply) | 1 unit | - | ₦1,100,000 | ₦1,100,000 |
| Material | uPVC pressure pipe 2", 5.8m | 20 length | 5% | ₦12,000 | ₦252,000 |
| Material | 4mm2 single-core Cu cable, 100m coil | 0.8 100m coil | 5% | ₦135,000 | ₦113,400 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 8 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦22,270 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 6 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦18,176 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 8 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦9,170 |
| Materials | ₦1,465,400 | ||||
| Labour | ₦49,616 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦1,515,016 |
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) | ₦1,515,016 | ₦2,022,163 |
| Lagos | ₦1,606,910 | ₦2,144,818 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦1,629,767 | ₦2,175,327 |
| Ibadan | ₦1,431,823 | ₦1,911,121 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦1,443,996 | ₦1,927,369 |
| Kano | ₦1,400,034 | ₦1,868,691 |
| Kaduna | ₦1,416,177 | ₦1,890,237 |
| Enugu | ₦1,475,785 | ₦1,969,799 |
| Benin City | ₦1,491,431 | ₦1,990,683 |
| Uyo | ₦1,551,536 | ₦2,070,908 |
| Jos | ₦1,430,831 | ₦1,909,797 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦1,959,598 | ₦2,615,567 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does submersible pump 5.5HP installed in borehole with riser and cable cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦1,515,016 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦2,022,163 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 ₦1,606,910 per unit and the tender rate about ₦2,144,818 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (4mm2 single-core Cu cable, Submersible borehole pump 5.5HP (supply), uPVC pressure pipe 2") with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Plumber, Unskilled labourer) 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/v16-submersible-pump-5-5hp-installed-in-borehole-with-riser/, prices as at 15 October 2026.