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

Laboratory R&D Equipment: NMR, HPLC, Mass Spectrometers, Lyophilizer, Crystallization Robot & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 14th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 15th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Sale #103: Analytical R&D Equipment: HPLC, Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR, Particle Analysis & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Equipment: Biosafety Cabinets, PCR Workstations, ULT Freezers, Incubators & More! Plano, TX.

Starting: Oct 13th, 2026 – 10:00am CDT

Ending: Oct 20th, 2026 – 11:00am CDT

Analytical Laboratory & Pilot Production Equipment: HPLC, Reactors, 3D Printers, Furnaces & More! Sacramento, CA & Tulsa, OK.

Starting: Oct 27th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 28th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Late-Model Regenerative Medicine Laboratory Equipment: Flow Cytometer, Chromatography Systems, Cell Imaging, TFF & More! Westborough, MA.

Starting: Nov 2nd, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 3rd, 2026 – 12:00pm EST

Sale #161: BioPharma Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Genetic Sequencers, Flow Cytometers & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Nov 3rd, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 4th, 2026 – 12:00pm EST

Late-Model Biotech R&D Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, Flow Cytometers, Laboratory Automation & More! Birmingham, AL.

Starting: Nov 5th, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 6th, 2026 – 10:00am EST

R&D and Pilot Production Equipment: NMR, HPLC, Liquid Handlers, Tablet Presses & More! South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Nov 9th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 10th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Cannabis Cultivation Equipment Surplus: Mobius Processing Line, LED Grow Lights, Packaging Systems, HVAC & More! Reno, NV.

Starting: Nov 12th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 13th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Advanced Biopharma Laboratory Equipment: HPLC, Mass Spectrometers, Gas Chromatographs, Dissolution Systems & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Nov 16th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 17th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Surplus Biotech Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, Flow Cytometers, Chromatography Systems & More! Redwood City, CA.

Starting: Nov 17th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 18th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Longmont Day 1: Biomanufacturing Equipment: Bioreactors to 12,000 L, Stainless Tanks, Separation Equipment & More! Longmont, CO.

Starting: Nov 30th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 1st, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Longmont Day 2: Biomanufacturing Equipment: Bioreactors to 12,000 L, Stainless Tanks, Separation Equipment & More! Longmont, CO.

Starting: Nov 30th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 2nd, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Longmont Day 3: Biomanufacturing Equipment: Bioreactors to 12,000 L, Stainless Tanks, Separation Equipment & More! Longmont, CO.

Starting: Nov 30th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 3rd, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Boulder Day 1: Biomanufacturing Equipment: Bioreactors to 12,000 L, Stainless Tanks, Separation Equipment & More! Boulder, CO.

Starting: Dec 7th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 8th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Boulder Day 2: Biomanufacturing Equipment: Bioreactors to 12,000 L, Stainless Tanks, Separation Equipment & More! Boulder, CO.

Starting: Dec 7th, 2026 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PST

Complete Two-Plant Anaerobic Digestion Equipment Offering: $40 Million Investment in Processing, Separation, Drying, Material Handling & More! Multiple Locations, NY.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment Surplus: Tablet Press, Vial Inspection Systems, Labeling Lines, Case Packing & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 10th, 2026 – 8:00am EST

Ending: Dec 11th, 2026 – 12:00pm EST

Sale #162: Premium BioPharma Laboratory & Research Equipment from Pfizer: Analytical Instruments, Laboratory Processing Systems, Research & Development Equipment & More! Multiple Locations, US

Starting: Dec 15th, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Dec 16th, 2026 – 12:00pm EST

Buy Now: Premium Refurbished Lab Equipment from ALT, America’s Largest Provider & HGP Subsidiary. All Assets Ready to Ship!

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Past Auctions

Sale #1: Phenomenal Offering Featuring Late Model Lab Equipment From Instil Bio! Thousand Oaks, CA.

Starting: Oct 17th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 18th, 2023 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring State-Of-The-Art Lab Equipment from NeuBase Therapeutics! Pittsburgh, PA.

Starting: Oct 12th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 13th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Late Model Surplus Lab Equipment From Codexis, Color Health & Juno Diagnostics! Multiple Locations, CA.

Starting: Oct 10th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 11th, 2023 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring State Of The Art Late Model Bioprocessing And Lab Equipment Formerly Of SwanBio! Woonsocket, RI.

Starting: Sep 11th, 2023 – 6:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 13th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Solid Dose And RTD Process & Packaging Equipment From Dazmed! Cleveland, OH.

Starting: Oct 5th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 6th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring State-Of-The-Art Lab Equipment No Longer Needed By Color! Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Sep 7th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 8th, 2023 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Fantastic Offering of Late Model Lab Equipment Formerly of Lifehope Equipment Leasing! East Lyme, CT.

Starting: Sep 18th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 19th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 129th Sale Featuring State Of The Art Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Oct 25th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 26th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Nov 13th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 14th, 2023 – 12:00pm EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Oct 3rd, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 4th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 128th Sale Featuring State Of The Art Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Sep 27th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 28th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2 Featuring Late Model Lab & Process Equipment Surplus To Continuing Operations of Abzena! Carlsbad, CA.

Starting: Sep 12th, 2023 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 13th, 2023 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Fantastic Offering Of Late Model Lab & Process Equipment From Catalent! Harmans, MD!

Starting: Nov 29th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 30th, 2023 – 12:00pm EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

CANCELLED–Sold In Bulk: Online Auction #5 Featuring Lab Equipment, Facility Support Equipment, Processing & Packaging Equipment Formerly of Akorn Pharmaceuticals! Amityville, NY.

Starting: Sep 18th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 19th, 2023 – 10:00am EDT

Online Auction #4 Featuring Assets Formerly of Akorn Pharmaceuticals. Vernon Hills & Gurnee IL.

Starting: Aug 8th, 2023 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Aug 9th, 2023 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Pharmaceutical Process Equipment Surplus to Ongoing Operations of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals! Monroe, NC.

Starting: Sep 6th, 2023 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 7th, 2023 – 12:00pm EDT

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.