1,200+
Data Points
Anonymised contract line items across 5 asset classes and 6 East African jurisdictions.
Market Intelligence
Consensus Data & Market Benchmarks
Aggregated procurement pricing, contractor performance benchmarks, and project cost indices for East African infrastructure — enabling smarter bidding and credible financial modelling.
Data Coverage
Real Transaction Data. Not Estimates.
Top Notch aggregates anonymised procurement data from live and closed infrastructure transactions in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. Every data point is drawn from actual bills of quantities, contract awards, and bid evaluation reports — not published indices or academic estimates.
Our consensus data service gives contractors, lenders, and project owners a credible reference dataset to benchmark bid pricing, calibrate financial models, and identify outlier cost assumptions before they become contract disputes.
48+
Projects Benchmarked
From 2019–2025, covering EPC, EPCM, Design-Build, and BOT delivery models.
Q1
Quarterly Updates
Dataset refreshed every quarter using new bid and award data from active procurements.
100%
Anonymised
All contractor identifiers stripped. Shared only as aggregated benchmarks, never individual bids.
50+
Years Combined Experience
What the Dataset Covers
The consensus data repository is organised by asset class, contract type, and geographic corridor. Users can query civil works unit rates, electromechanical supply pricing, specialist subcontract rates, and project management cost allocations.
Data is available in KES, USD, and EUR with purchasing power parity conversion notes for cross-border benchmarking.
01
Civil Works Unit Rates
Earthworks, concrete, road surfacing, piling, and drainage unit costs by region — segmented by contractor size and procurement route.
02
Electromechanical Benchmarks
Transformer, switchgear, generator, pump, and HVAC supply cost ranges drawn from 12+ power and water project procurements.
03
Project Management Cost Indices
Advisory, PMC, and owner's engineer cost allocations expressed as a percentage of EPC contract value by project scale.
Overview
Five Asset Class Benchmarks — One Access Point
This block combines a strong opening message, a supporting image, and a short set of practical highlights so the layout stays clear on every device.
Use it for services, company summaries, product highlights, or any section that needs a balanced mix of text, visuals, and proof points.
Flexible structure
Swap the text, icons, and links without changing the layout.
Clean presentation
Keeps the spacing, contrast, and card rhythm controlled.
Fast to reuse
Designed to be dropped into any industry or site type.
120+
Team Members
24/7
Availability
99%
Reliability
Global
Reach
Power & Energy
Solar PV, wind, hydro, thermal, and transmission line unit costs with breakdown by civil, E&M, and balance-of-plant components.
Transport & Roads
Road surfacing, bridge, interchange, and rail corridor cost benchmarks per km by terrain and specification — covering Class A, B, and D standards.
Water & Wastewater
Treatment plant, pumping station, pipeline, and dam construction indices disaggregated by design capacity (MLD) and delivery model.
Buildings & Civil
Hospital, school, government facility, and logistics hub cost ranges per m² by specification tier and contractor mobilisation distance.
Select Your Corridor
Choose the asset class, country, and delivery model most relevant to your upcoming bid or project model.
Submit Access Form
Complete the short NDA-backed access request form. No fee required for first-time access.
Compliance Check
We confirm you are not a competitor submitting to the same active tender as a data source contributor.
Download Report
Your benchmark dataset is prepared and delivered within 3 business days with a coverage summary.
What Access Includes
01
Unit rate benchmarks by asset class and corridor
02
Contract award ranges (min, median, max) per category
03
Bid spread analysis (number of bidders, spread width)
04
Quarterly trend charts (6-quarter rolling)
05
Currency conversion notes (KES / USD / EUR)
06
Analyst query support (Senior subscribers only)
Data may not be reproduced or shared with third parties without written consent. NDA required for access.
Access Tiers
Calibrate Your Bid Before You Submit
A mis-priced bid — too high or too low — costs you the contract. Our consensus data service gives your estimating team an independent cross-check drawn from real transactions in your target market.
Contact our analytics desk to discuss a custom benchmark exercise for a specific project bid.
Compare your unit rates against 12+ comparable transactions.
Identify outlier assumptions before they are challenged post-award.
Understand bidder spread and likely number of qualified competitors.
Access the latest Q1 2026 dataset — refreshed January 2026.
Consensus Data FAQ
Common Questions About Our Benchmark Dataset
Everything contractors, lenders, and project owners need to know before requesting market consensus data.
How is the consensus data anonymised?
All contractor, subcontractor, and client identifiers are stripped before aggregation. Pricing data is only published where five or more independent bids exist for the same scope, preventing reverse-identification of any individual submission.
Can I use the data in a DFI project financial model?
Yes. The dataset is specifically designed to be cited in World Bank, AfDB, and IFC project appraisal documentation as a credible third-party cost reference. Several active DFI-funded projects in the pipeline use our indices in their feasibility reports.
How current is the data?
The dataset is updated quarterly. The most recent release is Q1 2026, incorporating bid and award data from procurements that closed between October 2025 and January 2026.
Is the data available for Tanzania and Uganda as well as Kenya?
Yes. We have coverage for Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. South Sudan coverage is limited to select infrastructure categories. Country coverage varies by asset class.
Do I need to sign an NDA to access the data?
Yes. A standard non-disclosure and non-competitive-use agreement is required for all dataset downloads. The NDA is countersigned by Top Notch and provided digitally within 24 hours of your access request.
Can I cite Top Notch consensus data in my bid submission?
Yes, with attribution. You may cite the dataset as "Top Notch Infrastructure Consensus Data, Q1 2026" in your bid documentation. We can provide a letter of authenticity for regulatory procurement submissions upon request.
Is the first report really free?
Yes. Any contractor preparing an EOI or bid for a Top Notch-advised project receives free single-corridor access as part of our advisory support. There is no cost and no obligation to engage further advisory services.
What format does the data come in?
Benchmark reports are delivered as a password-protected Excel workbook and an accompanying PDF summary. Enterprise subscribers can request JSON/CSV feeds for direct integration into estimating and financial modelling tools.
Data Access Criteria
Access to the full benchmark dataset is available to organisations that meet the following criteria:
-
Infrastructure SectorContractors, lenders, DFIs, government clients, or approved advisory firms working on real infrastructure projects.
-
Non-Competitive UseYou are not currently bidding on the same active tender as a data source contributor.
-
NDA ComplianceWillingness to sign a standard non-disclosure and data use agreement.
-
No ResaleData may not be resold, republished, or provided to third parties without written approval.