Access-controlled door (reader, maglock, exit button): cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦382,170per unit
Tender rate about ₦510,100 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for access-controlled door (reader, maglock, exit button) is ₦382,170 per unit in Abuja: ₦354,988 materials, ₦27,182 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦510,100 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Access control set (reader, maglock, exit button, controller) per door | 1 set | - | ₦350,000 | ₦350,000 |
| Material | Cat6 data cable, 305m box | 0.05 box | 5% | ₦95,000 | ₦4,988 |
| Labour (hours) | Network / ICT technician | 6 h | - | ₦3,602 | ₦21,615 |
| Labour (hours) | Carpenter (formwork & roof) | 2 h | - | ₦2,784 | ₦5,568 |
| Materials | ₦354,988 | ||||
| Labour | ₦27,182 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦382,170 |
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) | ₦382,170 | ₦510,100 |
| Lagos | ₦405,644 | ₦541,432 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦409,210 | ₦546,192 |
| Ibadan | ₦358,984 | ₦479,153 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦361,175 | ₦482,077 |
| Kano | ₦350,525 | ₦467,862 |
| Kaduna | ₦354,891 | ₦473,689 |
| Enugu | ₦369,634 | ₦493,367 |
| Benin City | ₦373,727 | ₦498,831 |
| Uyo | ₦388,742 | ₦518,873 |
| Jos | ₦358,440 | ₦478,427 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦491,384 | ₦655,874 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does access-controlled door (reader, maglock, exit button) cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦382,170 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦510,100 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 ₦405,644 per unit and the tender rate about ₦541,432 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Access control set (reader, Cat6 data cable) with waste allowances; labour (Carpenter (formwork & roof), Network / ICT 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/x17-access-controlled-door-reader-maglock-exit-button/, prices as at 15 October 2026.