LeadLinka is a Barbour ABI alternative that turns UK planning applications into pre-tender construction leads, with MEP value estimates, procurement timelines, and contact intelligence. Starts free. Paid plans from £9.99/mo. No annual contract, no sales call.
Free plan available · Paid plans from £9.99/mo · No annual contract · Cancel any time
| LeadLinka | Barbour ABI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From £9.99/mo | £3,000+ per year (reported) |
| Free plan | Yes, no card required | No |
| Annual contract required | No, month-to-month | Yes (typically 12 months) |
| Sales demo required to start | No, sign up instantly | Yes |
| Data source | UK planning portals (200+ councils) | Planning portals + construction press |
| MEP value estimates | Yes, per project | Partial (construction value only) |
| Procurement timeline intelligence | Yes, AI-generated per project | Limited |
| M&E contact lookups | Yes, on free plan | Enterprise tier |
| CSV/CRM export | Starter plan (£9.99/mo) | Available |
| Target users | M&E contractors, manufacturers, BD teams | Broad construction sector |
Barbour ABI pricing based on publicly reported estimates. LeadLinka pricing as of June 2025.
Every application submitted to 200+ UK councils, updated daily. Find projects before they go to any tender platform or press release.
Automated M&E package value estimates based on project type, size, and description. Know which leads are worth your time before you call.
AI-generated procurement window estimates for each approved application, so you can contact the right people at the right time.
Export saved leads as CSV, formatted for Salesforce or any CRM. Starter plan and above. No extra charge per export.
Get notified when new planning applications matching your keywords, council, or project type are submitted. Available on all plans.
Save leads, set pipeline stages, track value, and record next actions. Your own CRM-lite, built around planning intelligence.
Free plan gives you unlimited browsing across 200+ councils. Upgrade to Starter (£9.99/mo) for pipeline tracking, CSV export, and email alerts. Cancel any time.
M&E contractors and subcontractors
Identify approved commercial and industrial projects in your region 6-18 months before they go to tender. Target the right main contractor at the right stage.
Electrical and mechanical manufacturers
Find data centre, hospital, school, and logistics projects with high MEP content. Get in early with specifiers and M&E consultants before packages are awarded.
BD teams at mid-market contractors
Run targeted search by keyword, council, project type, or postcode. Save leads to a shared pipeline and track contact history without a full CRM subscription.
Developers and consultants
Monitor competitor activity and upcoming supply in specific areas. Track approvals by keyword across multiple local authorities in one place.
Yes. Barbour ABI is typically sold on annual contracts quoted at several thousand pounds per year. LeadLinka starts at £9.99/mo on a month-to-month basis, with a free plan that requires no credit card. There is no sales demo required and no minimum term.
LeadLinka sources directly from 200+ UK local authority planning portals daily. Barbour ABI also covers planning data alongside construction press and project tracking. LeadLinka focuses specifically on the pre-tender window: from planning application through to procurement, enriched with MEP value estimates and timeline intelligence built for M&E and manufacturer use cases.
Yes. The free plan lets you search and browse all live planning applications across 200+ councils, view project intelligence, and look up M&E contacts. No credit card required. Upgrade to Starter when you want pipeline tracking, CSV export, and email alerts.
LeadLinka's automated pipeline pulls from council planning portals daily. Most applications appear within 24-48 hours of being published on the council's own portal.
Currently 200+ UK local authorities, with coverage expanding to 400+. You can see all available councils on the planning hub. Coverage includes major cities and metropolitan boroughs across England, Scotland, and Wales.
Create a free account in under a minute. Browse live projects immediately.
No card, no demo, no annual commitment.