Water quality analysis (full suite): cost per unit in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦85,000per unit
Tender rate about ₦113,453 per unit with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for water quality analysis (full suite) is ₦85,000 per unit in Abuja: ₦85,000 materials, ₦0 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦113,453 per unit.
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Water quality analysis (full) | 1 unit | - | ₦85,000 | ₦85,000 |
| Materials | ₦85,000 | ||||
| Labour | ₦0 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per unit | ₦85,000 |
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) | ₦85,000 | ₦113,453 |
| Lagos | ₦90,100 | ₦120,261 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦91,800 | ₦122,530 |
| Ibadan | ₦80,750 | ₦107,781 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦81,600 | ₦108,915 |
| Kano | ₦79,050 | ₦105,512 |
| Kaduna | ₦79,900 | ₦106,646 |
| Enugu | ₦83,300 | ₦111,184 |
| Benin City | ₦84,150 | ₦112,319 |
| Uyo | ₦87,550 | ₦116,857 |
| Jos | ₦80,750 | ₦107,781 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦110,500 | ₦147,490 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does water quality analysis (full suite) cost per unit in Nigeria?
About ₦85,000 per unit net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦113,453 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 ₦90,100 per unit and the tender rate about ₦120,261 per unit.
What does the rate include?
Materials (Water quality analysis (full)) with waste allowances; labour (no labour) 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/z15-water-quality-analysis-full-suite/, prices as at 15 October 2026.