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

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

Immediately Accepting Bids

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

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

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: 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

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

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Past Auctions

The 64th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Mar 28th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 29th, 2018 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale # 52: 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: Mar 21st, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 22nd, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction Of Late Model Lab Equipment Surplus To Future Operations PharmAkea Therapeutics. San Diego, CA.

Starting: Mar 6th, 2018 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 7th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 63rd in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Feb 28th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 1st, 2018 – 9:00am PDT

2nd of 2 Major Global Online Auctions Featuring State of the Art Lab Equipment From Multiple Lab Closings. Tremendous Purchasing Opportunity. Lab Equipment Sales of the Year! Santa Monica, CA.

Starting: Feb 26th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 28th, 2018 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Quality Biotech & Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment Excess To The Needs Of Multiple Global Sellers. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Feb 17th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 20th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Private Treaty Sale of A Complete Carr P-12 Powerfuge System Excess To Future Needs But Currently Installed In Illumina’s Madison, WI Facility.

Starting: Dec 10th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 23rd, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Global Online Auction of Quality Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment Excess To Future Operations of Depomed, A Specialty Pharmaceutical Company. Newark, CA.

Starting: Feb 7th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 9th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Pfizer Sale #62 – Complete Closure of State-of-the-Art Facility in Søborg, Denmark ***Also Including items from Pfizer US Locations in Groton, CT, Woburn, MA and Burlingame, CA***

Starting: Jan 31st, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 1st, 2018 – 6:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Late Model, Quality Lab Equipment Excess To Future Needs of A Massachusetts Based Global Fertility Company. Most Items Have never Been Used & Are In Their Original Unopened Packaging. Westborough, MA.

Starting: Jan 22nd, 2018 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jan 23rd, 2018 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Late Model Laboratory R&D, QC and Pilot Production Equipment Excess to Continuing Operations of Aratana Therapeutics. Burlingame, CA.

Starting: Jan 18th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 19th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

1st of 2 Major Global Online Auctions Featuring State of the Art Lab Equipment From Multiple Lab Closings. Tremendous Purchasing Opportunity. Lab Equipment Sales of the Year! Santa Monica, CA.

Starting: Jan 15th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 17th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale # 51: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located in Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jan 11th, 2018 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 12th, 2018 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 61st in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Dec 20th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 21st, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Quality Biotech & Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment Excess To Needs of Global Sellers! Burlingame, CA

Starting: Dec 14th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 15th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Global Online Auction of Quality Aseptic, Solid Dose, Soft Gel, Packaging and Other Pharmaceutical Processing & Support Equipment Excess to Needs of PII.

Starting: Dec 12th, 2017 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 13th, 2017 – 10:00am 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.