Sounder-beacon with 15m FP cable in conduit: cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦121,642per unit
Tender rate about ₦162,361 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for sounder-beacon with 15m FP cable in conduit is ₦121,642 per unit in Abuja: ₦116,729 materials, ₦4,912 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦162,361 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Addressable sounder-beacon | 1 unit | - | ₦83,979 | ₦83,979 |
| Material | Fire-resistant cable 2-core 1.5mm2 (FP200-type), per m | 15 m | 5% | ₦1,800 | ₦28,350 |
| Material | 20mm PVC conduit, 3m | 4 length | 10% | ₦1,000 | ₦4,400 |
| Labour (hours) | Fire systems technician | 1.2 h | - | ₦4,094 | ₦4,912 |
| Materials | ₦116,729 | ||||
| Labour | ₦4,912 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦121,642 |
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) | ₦121,642 | ₦162,361 |
| Lagos | ₦129,038 | ₦172,233 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦130,734 | ₦174,497 |
| Ibadan | ₦114,823 | ₦153,259 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦115,744 | ₦154,489 |
| Kano | ₦112,242 | ₦149,815 |
| Kaduna | ₦113,557 | ₦151,570 |
| Enugu | ₦118,324 | ₦157,933 |
| Benin City | ₦119,590 | ₦159,622 |
| Uyo | ₦124,406 | ₦166,051 |
| Jos | ₦114,724 | ₦153,128 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦157,151 | ₦209,757 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does sounder-beacon with 15m FP cable in conduit cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦121,642 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦162,361 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 ₦129,038 per unit and the tender rate about ₦172,233 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (20mm PVC conduit, Addressable sounder-beacon, Fire-resistant cable 2-core 1.5mm2 (FP200-type)) with waste allowances; labour (Fire systems technician) 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/x04-sounder-beacon-with-15m-fp-cable-in-conduit/, prices as at 15 October 2026.