I think there might need to be a bit of a reality check insofar as few bidders would be confident about building frigate sized warships for £250M.
I find it ironic that the Type 31e was intended for the export market and yet it is the Type 26 that may well go on to be one of the UK most successful naval exports. Obviously the Brits would prefer to build ships rather than licence the design but I think they could still do this with the Type 26. They could develop a stripped back GP version of the ship. That sort of ship might pick up a few sales in South America or SE Asia.
I find it ironic that the Type 31e was intended for the export market and yet it is the Type 26 that may well go on to be one of the UK most successful naval exports. Obviously the Brits would prefer to build ships rather than licence the design but I think they could still do this with the Type 26. They could develop a stripped back GP version of the ship. That sort of ship might pick up a few sales in South America or SE Asia.