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@Stef
as for the build, be careful, it's addictive so take yor time pick the right parts and have an idea of what colours you want on your bike, consider everything, even the spoke nipples.
if you getting the frame all grinded sanblasted an stuff i'd look for a good steel frame, columbus or reynolds tubing is what your're after.Dedacciai if more popular in newer frames. When you find a good frame you might wanna put some horzontal dropouts.
it can all be very confusing at the beginning and if you don't pay too much attention you'll find yourself wanting to change stuff one the build is complete.
Armoutex will do the job well and they're in hackney in south london there is mario vass (that's for the paintjob)
Cranks and wheels are the ones that will make you go...what???!!!when you hear the price...Mavic Ellipse are a good pair of wheels and cost around £200
If you were after a money saving mission i'm afraid you failed.
Building you own bike is expensive but worth every single panny of it.
p.s. measure everything before you buy any parts, get an expert eye to check the threading
Good Luck