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

Bioprocessing, Laboratory & Analytical Equipment: HPLCs, ÄKTA Systems, Bioreactors, Automation, Protein Analysis & More! Seattle, WA.

Starting: Jul 7th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 8th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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

Solid Dose Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Equipment: Tablet Presses, Coating Systems, Granulators, Fluid Bed Systems, Blenders & More! Aurora, IL.

Starting: Jul 14th, 2026 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Jul 15th, 2026 – 10:00am CDT

Sale #1: Surplus Cell Therapy & Laboratory Equipment: Flow Cytometry, Sequencing, Automation, Cell Processing & More! San Diego, 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: 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

Analytical Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Lab Automation & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jul 30th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 31st, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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

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

State of the Art Robotics and Medical Device Packaging Assets Surplus To Future Needs of QuidelOrtho! Athens, OH.

Starting: Aug 25th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Aug 26th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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

Analytical Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Lab Automation & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Sep 8th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Past Auctions

Sale #68: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets From Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 14th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 15th, 2020 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #67: Global Online Auction Of Amgen’s Complete State of the Art Lab In Cambridge. Tremendous Purchasing Opportunity! Cambridge, MA.

Starting: Sep 28th, 2020 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 30th, 2020 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Pharmaceutical Process Equipment From Avara, A Leading Contract Manufacturer. Aiken, SC.

Starting: Sep 15th, 2020 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 16th, 2020 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Global Online Auction Of A Licensed Veterinary Biologics Site, Formerly of Elanco, Currently Owned By Vos Biotech. Larchwood, IA.

Starting: Sep 8th, 2020 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2020 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Sep 2nd, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 3rd, 2020 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 94th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Sep 2nd, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 3rd, 2020 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Of A Licensed Veterinary Biologics Site, Formerly of Elanco, Currently Owned By Vos Biotech. Larchwood, IA.

Starting: Aug 19th, 2020 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Aug 20th, 2020 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 93rd in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jul 29th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 30th, 2020 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Biopharma Lab R&D Equipment Surplus to the Continuing Operations of Orchard Therapeutics. Menlo Park, CA.

Starting: Jul 21st, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 22nd, 2020 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Lab Equipment Formerly of A Bay Area Based Clinical Stage Cell and Antibody-Based Immunotherapies Company. Assets To Be Sold In PSS July Auction. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Jul 21st, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 22nd, 2020 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Jul 21st, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 22nd, 2020 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring Quality Pharmaceutical Process and Packaging Equipment From A Manufacturer Of Solid Dosage Products. Commack, NY.

Starting: Jul 15th, 2020 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jul 16th, 2020 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Pharmaceutical Packaging and Process Equipment Formerly Of McKesson RxPak. Memphis, TN.

Starting: Jul 7th, 2020 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Jul 9th, 2020 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Pharmaceutical Process Equipment From A World Class Facility. Broomfield, CO.

Starting: Jun 15th, 2020 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Jun 17th, 2020 – 10:00am MDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: May 27th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 28th, 2020 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #66: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets From Multiple Locations.

Starting: May 27th, 2020 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 28th, 2020 – 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.