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I know this is of virtually no help, but there is another UK frame builder/shop that offers audax frames. I just can't remember for the life of me what they're called. They do a lot of touring bikes I think (not Dawes).
Personally I'd go for the Rourke in 853 with a carbon fork. I just changed the steel 1" to a carbon ahead on my fixeh and the difference is worlds apart. Rourke seem to be at a good price point, and come with a rep. I wouldn't go BJ for most of the reasons you can read about.
On the tubing, as tester said £125 is soon forgotten. If costs are a little tight, there are plenty of other places you can trim money from and easily upgrade later - half decent used wheelset for £80, tektro brakes, second hand seatpost, etc.