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

State of the Art R&D Equipment From A Clinical Stage Innovator Developing CRISPR Genome-Editing & Cell Therapies! 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

Global Online Auction Featuring State Of The Art Biotech Lab Assets Surplus To Future Operations Of Advaxis. Woonsocket, RI.

Starting: Mar 29th, 2021 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 31st, 2021 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Equipment Excess To Needs Of Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Mar 17th, 2021 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 18th, 2021 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 100th In A Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Mar 17th, 2021 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 18th, 2021 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 99th In A Series of Online Sales For Pfizer. Complete Site Closure at the Havant, UK Facility!

Starting: Mar 10th, 2021 – 7:00am GMT

Ending: Mar 11th, 2021 – 1:00pm GMT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Sale Featuring Quality & Late Model Biotech Lab Assets Formerly of Aduro Biotech. Berkeley, CA.

Starting: Mar 3rd, 2021 – 12:00pm PST

Ending: Mar 5th, 2021 – 10:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

For Immediate Lease or Sale! A 64,000 Square Foot Biologics Facility Located in the Greater Boston Area! Completely Turnkey! Hopkinton, MA.

Starting: Sep 24th, 2018 – 12:00pm EDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2021 – 12:00pm EST

Global Online Auction Sale #23 Featuring Quality Lab & Process Equipment No Longer Required by a Major South San Francisco Based Biotech Company. South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Feb 17th, 2021 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 18th, 2021 – 9:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 98th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jan 27th, 2021 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 28th, 2021 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction #70 On Behalf of Amgen, Featuring State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen! Assets From Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jan 27th, 2021 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 28th, 2021 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Jan 27th, 2021 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 28th, 2021 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Biotech Lab Equipment Formerly of Intertek Pharmaceutical Services. San Diego, CA.

Starting: Jan 18th, 2021 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 21st, 2021 – 10:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State Of The Art And Late Model BioPharma Lab Equipment Formerly Of Icagen. Oro Valley, AZ.

Starting: Jan 12th, 2021 – 7:00am MST

Ending: Jan 14th, 2021 – 10:00am MST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Manufacturing, Packaging and Lab Equipment From Purdue Pharma, A Global Leader In Pharmaceuticals. Pickering, Ontario.

Starting: Dec 8th, 2020 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Dec 10th, 2020 – 10:00am EST

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Nov 19th, 2020 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 20th, 2020 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction #69 On Behalf of Amgen! Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets Surplus To Continuing Operations. Assets Included In PSS November Auction. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Nov 19th, 2020 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 20th, 2020 – 8:00am PST

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 97th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 19th, 2020 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Nov 20th, 2020 – 8:00am PST

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.