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

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

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

Starting: Dec 17th, 2019 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Dec 19th, 2019 – 10:00am MDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art BioPharma Lab Equipment From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 17th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 18th, 2019 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 88th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Dec 17th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 18th, 2019 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 87th 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 20th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 21st, 2019 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art BioPharma Lab Equipment From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Nov 14th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 15th, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale # 63: 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: Nov 14th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 15th, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 86th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 30th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 31st, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Sale #16 Featuring Quality Lab & Process Equipment No Longer Required by a Major South San Francisco Based Biotech Company. Equipment Located in Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Oct 16th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 17th, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Quality Pharmaceutical Process & Package Equipment From PII, A Premier Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). Hunt Valley, MD.

Starting: Oct 1st, 2019 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 2nd, 2019 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 85th 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 25th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 26th, 2019 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Sale Featuring State of the Art BioPharma R&D Lab Equipment Surplus to the Continued Operation of Symic Bio. Assets To Be Sold In Pfizer #85 Auction.

Starting: Sep 25th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 26th, 2019 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

Starting: Sep 5th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 6th, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 84th in a series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Aug 28th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 29th, 2019 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Featuring State of the Art CNC Machine Tools Excess To Future Needs of Impakt Holdings, A Celestica Subsidiary. Santa Clara, CA.

Starting: Aug 19th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 23rd, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Sale #15 Featuring Quality Lab & Process Equipment No Longer Required by a Major South San Francisco Based Biotech Company. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Aug 21st, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 22nd, 2019 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale # 62: 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: Aug 15th, 2019 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 16th, 2019 – 10:00am 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.