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@DickBarton
I'd want a minimum of Reynolds 531 tubing or a respected equivalent. I think the benefits of strength, lightnes and good ride quality are well worth the money. Beyond that, the builder or manufacturer should really be driven by to what use you want to put the frame - you would want a different frame for an ultra-lightweight ultra-fast stripped down bike to a workhorse for commuting come rain or shine - mabye - but it would be easier to herd cats than to get everyone on this forum to agree on this subject, so it's best you do some research and look at a lot of frames, read a lot of advice and preferably try some with different geometries before deciding. Try a fit calculator also for a bit of guidance on frame sizing.
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO