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

Sale #2: Surplus Research & Development Equipment: Cell Processing, Imaging, Automation & More! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Aug 5th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 6th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Pharmaceutical QC & Analytical Equipment Surplus to Ongoing Operations of Indivior: HPLC Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Dissolution Testing & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Aug 6th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 7th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Analytical & Life Science Laboratory Equipment: Mass Specs, LCMS, Cell Analysis, Chromatography & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Aug 10th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 11th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Complete Cannabis Processing & Production Equipment: Extraction, Distillation, Packaging, Confection Production & More! Multiple Locations, USA

Starting: Aug 13th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Aug 14th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Renal Diagnostic Laboratory Equipment: Spectrometers, Clinical Analyzers, Sample Automation, Cold Storage & More! Rockleigh, NJ.

Starting: Aug 13th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Aug 14th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Robotic Automation & Medical Device Packaging Equipment Surplus: ABB Robots, Horizontal Wrappers, Banders, Labelers, Controls & More! Athens, OH.

Starting: Aug 18th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Aug 19th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

CRISPR Genome Editing & Cell Therapy R&D Equipment: Liquid Handling, Cell Analysis, Microscopy, Biosensors & More! Berkeley, CA.

Starting: Aug 24th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 25th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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

Starting: Aug 27th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 28th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Late Model Biotech Equipment Surplus to Tenaya Therapeutics: Chromatography Systems, Bioreactors, Tube Welders, Mixing Tanks, & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 8th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Sale #160: BioPharma Analytical Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Flow Cytometers, Microscopes, Centrifuges & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Sep 15th, 2026 – 12:01am PDT

Ending: Sep 16th, 2026 – 12:09am PDT

Sale #3 – Over $6.3M of Surplus MRO & Pharmaceutical Parts from Sanofi – New Inventory: AC Drives, Motors, Pumps, Valves & More! Framingham, MA.

Starting: Sep 23rd, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 24th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

Sale #103: Analytical Laboratory Equipment in Continuing Operations of Amgen: Mass Spectrometers, UPLC, Light Scattering, DSC, Liquid Handling Systems & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

Sale #161: BioPharma Analytical Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Flow Cytometers, Microscopes, Centrifuges & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 3rd, 2026 – 12:01am PST

Ending: Nov 4th, 2026 – 12:09am PST

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Past Auctions

Online Auction Featuring Quality Processing, Packaging and Lab Equipment from ANI Pharmaceuticals! Oakville, ON, Canada.

Starting: Feb 28th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Mar 1st, 2023 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Surplus Lab Equipment From Rigel, Sonoma Lab Works and Invitae! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Feb 22nd, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 23rd, 2023 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment Formerly of Viatris’ Morgantown Plant, Now Owned By WVU Medicine! Morgantown, WV.

Starting: Feb 21st, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Feb 22nd, 2023 – 12:00pm EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Pharmaceutical Lab & Process Equipment Formerly of Akorn Pharmaceuticals. Somerset, NJ.

Starting: Feb 13th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Feb 14th, 2023 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Quality Lab Equipment No Longer Required By Activx! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Feb 9th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 10th, 2023 – 10:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Feb 6th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 7th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Confectionery & Facility Support Assets Formerly of 2 Catalent Facilities! Roselle, NJ.

Starting: Feb 7th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Feb 8th, 2023 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 122nd In A Series Of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Feb 6th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 7th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Lab Equipment From A Clinical Stage Pharmaceutical Company! San Diego, CA.

Starting: Jan 31st, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 1st, 2023 – 9:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction #84 On Behalf of Amgen! Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets Surplus To Continuing Operations. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jan 26th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 27th, 2023 – 10:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction #83 On Behalf of Amgen! Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets Surplus To Continuing Operations. South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Jan 19th, 2023 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 20th, 2023 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

By Order Of US Bankruptcy Court Approval Case No. 22-10842: Global Online Auction Featuring Biotech Lab Equipment Formerly of Allena! Woonsocket, RI.

Starting: Jan 16th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Jan 18th, 2023 – 9:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring R&D and Production Equipment Formerly of Sesen Bio! Winnipeg, MB, CAN.

Starting: Jan 11th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Jan 12th, 2023 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

SPECTACULAR OFFERING! Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Lab Equipment From Rubius’ Cambridge, MA Lab!

Starting: Jan 9th, 2023 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Jan 11th, 2023 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Dec 21st, 2022 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Dec 22nd, 2022 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 121st In A Series Of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 21st, 2022 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Dec 22nd, 2022 – 10:00am EST

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.