Biotech, Medical, Pharmaceutical Equipment Auctions

Ongoing modernization within biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical operations results in surplus laboratory, production, and facility assets as research priorities shift, products reach end of life, and manufacturing footprints evolve. Heritage Global Partners has a long track record supporting asset dispositions within this sector for research laboratories, clinical operations, and regulated manufacturing facilities, including surplus laboratory equipment sales and complete facility liquidations, frequently spanning multiple operational sites.

Heritage Global Partners maintains exclusive master service agreements with Pfizer and Amgen for the disposition of surplus biotech and pharmaceutical assets. Sales in this category originate from research and development transitions, facility consolidations, and corporate restructuring, supporting buyers active in regulated scientific and healthcare environments.

Typical Assets Sold

Analytical and laboratory instrumentation
Bioreactors, fermenters, and process vessels
Chromatography and spectroscopy systems
Lyophilizers and freeze dryers
Liquid handling and laboratory automation equipment
Cleanroom and controlled-environment assets
Packaging, inspection, and labeling equipment
Facility support and utility systems

Current Auctions

Late-Model Biotech Equipment Surplus to Bolt Biotherapeutics: Mass Spectrometers, HPLCs, UPLC, Chromatography Systems, Flow Cytometry, Bioreactors, & More! Redwood City, CA.

Starting: Jun 4th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 5th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Cell Therapy & Bioprocessing Equipment: Flow Cytometry, Cell Processing Systems, Irradiation, PCR Instruments, Cryo Systems & More! Corozal, PR.

Starting: Jun 11th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 12th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Oncology Laboratory & Processing Equipment: Bioreactors, Chromatography Systems, HPLCs, Imaging, RT-PCR, Spectrophotometers & More! San Marino, CA.

Starting: Jun 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Late-Model Therapeutics Lab Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, AKTA Chromatography, Liquid Handlers, Octet RH 96, MSD & More! Vancouver, BC.

Starting: Jun 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 17th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

Biotech & Pharmaceutical Laboratory Equipment: Mass Specs, HPLC Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Automation, Cold Storage & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jun 18th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 19th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Cytokine Therapy & Bioprocessing Equipment, Assignment for Benefit of Creditors: ÄKTA Avant Systems, Bioreactors, UHPLC, Cell Separation & More! Germantown, MD

Starting: Jun 23rd, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 24th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Biologics R&D Equipment: Flow Cytometry, Protein Purification, UPLC Systems, Protein Characterization, TFF & More! Hanover, MA.

Starting: Jun 25th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 26th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Sale #2: Biotech Lab R&D Equipment Surplus to Continued Operations of Keenova: Mass Specs, HPLCs, UPLC, Flow Cytometry, Automation, Protein Analysis & More! Hazelwood, MO.

Starting: Jun 29th, 2026 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Jun 30th, 2026 – 10:00am CDT

Sale #102: Analytical Laboratory Equipment in Continuing Operations of Amgen: Mass Spectrometers, UPLC, Light Scattering, DSC, Liquid Handling Systems & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jul 9th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 10th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Quality Lab & R&D Equipment: HPLCs, Mass Specs, Lyophilizer, FLIPR, Crystallization Robot, Incubators & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Jul 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Sale #2: Surplus MRO & Pharmaceutical Parts from Sanofi: Processing Equipment, Pumps, Filtration, Tanks, Lab Instruments & More! Framingham, MA.

Starting: Jul 21st, 2026 – 8:00am EDT

Ending: Jul 22nd, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Sale # 159: Unused BioPharma Analytical Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Genetic Sequencers, Centrifuges & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jul 22nd, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 23rd, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Past Auctions

Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Sterile Liquid Pharmaceutical Process Equipment From SterRx’s 50,000 Square Foot Manufacturing Site! Plattsburgh, NY.

Starting: Mar 4th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 6th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 43rd Online Auction Featuring Quality Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment From A Major South San Francisco Biotech Company! South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Feb 29th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Quality Pharmaceutical Process & Manufacturing Equipment Surplus To Future Needs of VistaPharm. Largo, FL.

Starting: Feb 27th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 28th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Late Model Biotech Lab Equipment From One of Biogen’s Reata Sites! Irving, TX.

Starting: Feb 22nd, 2024 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Feb 23rd, 2024 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 42nd Online Auction Featuring Quality Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment From A Major South San Francisco Biotech Company! South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Feb 15th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 16th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 131st Sale Featuring State Of The Art Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Feb 12th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 14th, 2024 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #5: Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Lab Equipment Surplus To Future Needs of Invitae! Morrisville, NC.

Starting: Feb 12th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 13th, 2024 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Sale #2 Of Complete Pharmaceutical Facility Focused On Production of Hematology & Immunology Drugs. Solna, Sweden.

Starting: Feb 6th, 2024 – 1:00pm CEST

Ending: Feb 7th, 2024 – 11:00am CEST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jan 25th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 26th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring State Of The Art Lab & Processing Equipment From Locanabio! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Jan 18th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 19th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Late Model Lab Equipment Formerly Of Ribon Therapeutics! Westborough, MA

Starting: Jan 16th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jan 17th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Late Model R&D Equipment Formerly Of MolecularDX! Windber, PA.

Starting: Jan 11th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jan 12th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Online Auction Featuring Quality Late Model Lab And R&D Assets Formerly Of Atreca! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Jan 9th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 10th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 130th Sale Featuring State Of The Art Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Dec 19th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 20th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Of Complete Pharmaceutical Facility Focused On Production of Hematology & Immunology Drugs. Solna, Sweden.

Starting: Dec 14th, 2023 – 7:00am CEST

Ending: Dec 15th, 2023 – 10:00am CEST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 12th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 13th, 2023 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Managing surplus lab or regulated manufacturing assets?

Buyer FAQs

Are cleanroom assets reusable outside regulated pharmaceutical environments?

Many cleanroom components, HVAC systems, and lab assets can be reused in non-GMP or pilot-scale applications with modification.

How do buyers assess remaining lifecycle for scientific instrumentation?

Buyers should evaluate service history, manufacturer support status, software compatibility, and calibration requirements.

Are cold-chain or temperature-controlled assets sold with validation records?

Validation documentation may be available when provided by the seller and is disclosed within the listing of assets for sale.

Seller FAQs

How are compliance and audit concerns addressed during regulated asset sales?

Sales are often structured to align with internal QA, EHS, and compliance teams prior to equipment release.

Can assets tied to discontinued drugs or trials be sold without disclosure risk?

Yes. Asset-only dispositions can be structured without referencing product names or research outcomes.

What drives the timing of biotech or pharmaceutical asset dispositions?

Sales are often driven by pipeline changes, site consolidations, regulatory strategy shifts, or the retirement of specific research or production programs.