Cheap(ish) DIY way to replace a garage side door with unusual frame size?

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I've got a garage, built in the 70s. The side door is rotten, as is the frame. The 'hole' in the brickwork for the door and frame is 200cm x 93cm, which doesn't seem to match off the shelf UPVC doors and frames that I can find anywhere online. I'm not keen on having another wooden door, because I am too lazy to maintain it, and they can be a pain to open/close in winter.

The best thing I can fine with an internet search seems to be this metal door:

Security garage door.

They will make it in a reduced height, and sell me something pack out the frame width. However what looks good to my ignorant eyes might not actually be! So, is there a better off-the-shelf option, or any reason not to go with this (or similar)? Ideally I'd like to keep the price down, so fancy custom made stuff is out.

Many thank!
 
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Found lots on line to fit here’s one.
 

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Thanks. I wonder why I didn't find any? Also I should have said, mine needs to be outward opening and ideally not have any glass panels, or at least any glass panel big enough for a human to fit through after they've smashed it!
 
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A Latham steel door is a commercial grade door and will be much more secure than a UPVC one, they're beasts. BTW they weigh a lot, also you'll likely need to add a few extras to get to your final price. But out of all of the online steel door suppliers they are the cheapest and actually easiest to order from as a domestic client. I bought one for my garage a year or so back though I went for the Security Steel Door which upon reflection was probably overkill, I also specify Latham doors regularly as part of my job for commercial plant rooms, personnel doors etc.
 
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