Fire pump set 500gpm installed on base and commissioned: cost per set in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦72,104,521per set
Tender rate about ₦96,241,284 per set with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for fire pump set 500gpm installed on base and commissioned is ₦72,104,521 per set in Abuja: ₦71,499,996 materials, ₦229,905 labour and ₦374,620 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦96,241,284 per set.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Fire pump set 500gpm (electric + diesel + jockey) with controllers | 1 set | - | ₦70,915,600 | ₦70,915,600 |
| Material | Ready-mix C25/30, delivered Abuja (ex-pump) | 2 m³ | 2% | ₦165,000 | ₦336,600 |
| Material | Black steel pipe 2" (60.3x2.9), 6m (4.11 kg/m) | 6 length | 5% | ₦39,333 | ₦247,796 |
| Plant (days) | Mobile crane 25t | 0.5 day | - | ₦749,240 | ₦374,620 |
| Labour (hours) | Plumber | 40 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦111,350 |
| Labour (hours) | Electrician | 24 h | - | ₦3,029 | ₦72,705 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 40 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦45,850 |
| Materials | ₦71,499,996 | ||||
| Labour | ₦229,905 | ||||
| Plant | ₦374,620 | ||||
| Net unit rate per set | ₦72,104,521 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per set | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦72,104,521 | ₦96,241,284 |
| Lagos | ₦76,431,644 | ₦102,016,898 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦77,842,995 | ₦103,900,694 |
| Ibadan | ₦68,464,809 | ₦91,383,190 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦69,175,806 | ₦92,332,191 |
| Kano | ₦67,023,314 | ₦89,459,159 |
| Kaduna | ₦67,745,211 | ₦90,422,709 |
| Enugu | ₦70,621,048 | ₦94,261,223 |
| Benin City | ₦71,348,138 | ₦95,231,704 |
| Uyo | ₦74,226,274 | ₦99,073,287 |
| Jos | ₦68,467,704 | ₦91,387,053 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦93,727,358 | ₦125,102,299 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does fire pump set 500gpm installed on base and commissioned cost per set in Nigeria?
About ₦72,104,521 per set net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦96,241,284 per set 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 ₦76,431,644 per set and the tender rate about ₦102,016,898 per set.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Black steel pipe 2" (60.3x2.9), Fire pump set 500gpm (electric + diesel + jockey) with controllers, Ready-mix C25/30) with waste allowances; labour (Electrician, Plumber, Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (Mobile crane 25t) 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/x08-fire-pump-set-500gpm-installed-on-base-and-commissioned/, prices as at 15 October 2026.