Biotech, Pharmaceutical & Medical Equipment Auctions & Asset Sales

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

PSS
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

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Deka Biosciences
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

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Werewolf Therapeutics
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

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Keenova
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

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Dendreon
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

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Amgen
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

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Adare
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

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Shoreline Biosciences
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

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Carmot
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

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Sanofi
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

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Pfizer
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

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Shoreline Biosciences
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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ALT Retail
Buy Now: Premium Refurbished Lab Equipment from ALT, America’s Largest Provider & HGP Subsidiary. All Assets Ready to Ship!

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HGP Pharma Marketplace
Welcome to HGP’s Pharmaceutical Inventory. Browse our Selection of Quality BioPharma Assets Available for Immediate Purchase!

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Past Auctions

Pfizer
The 56th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Jul 26th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 27th, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

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Major San Diego Biotech Company
Global Online Auction Of Quality Laboratory And R&D Equipment Excess To Future Needs Of A Major San Diego Based Biotech Company. San Diego, CA.

Starting: Jul 24th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 27th, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

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Amgen
Sale # 48: 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: Jun 29th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 30th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
The 55th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer & Other Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jun 28th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 29th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

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OvaScience
Global Online Auction of Late Model, Quality Lab Equipment Excess To Future Needs of A Massachusetts Based Global Fertility Company. EXCELLENT BUYING OPPORTUNITY. Multiple Locations, MA.

Starting: Jun 22nd, 2017 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 23rd, 2017 – 12:00pm EDT

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Takeda
Short Notice Global Online Auction Of Unsold & Unpaid Items From Our Auction Of Surplus Assets To A Major Japanese Based Oncology Company. Cleveland, OH.

Starting: Jun 2nd, 2017 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 5th, 2017 – 12:00pm EDT

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Pfizer
The 54th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: May 31st, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 1st, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

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Takeda
Global Online Auction of Quality Metrology, Processing, And Benchtop Biotech and Pharmaceutical Equipment Formerly of a Major Japanese Based Oncology Company. Cleveland, OH.

Starting: May 24th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 25th, 2017 – 12:00pm PDT

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PSS (Pre 2023)
Global Online Auction of Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment Excess To Needs Of Multiple Sellers!

Starting: May 22nd, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 23rd, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Puretek
Global Online Auction of Quality Processing and Packaging Assets Surplus To Continuing Operations of 2 Sellers: Puretek & A Leading Generics Manufacturer. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: May 10th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 11th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

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Anacor Pharmaceuticals
Global Online Auction Of Former Anacor Pharmaceuticals (now owned by Pfizer). A Biopharma Company Focused On Developing Small-Molecule Therapeutics.
Sale Consists Of: Full Lab Closure Located In Palo Alto, CA. Lots 10000 Thru 10594 In Pfizer #53.

Starting: Apr 26th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 27th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The 53rd in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Apr 26th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 27th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

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Amgen
Sale # 47: 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: Apr 20th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 21st, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Expedia
Sale #3: Major Global Online Auction: Former Assets of a Major Biotech Company Consisting of State of the Art Facilities Equipment. Located in Seattle, WA.

Starting: Mar 30th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 31st, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer
The 52nd in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Mar 29th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 30th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer Pearl River
Pfizer #51 – Over 1000+ lots of Pharmaceutical R&D and Manufacturing Equipment from Pfizer’s State of the Art Facility Located at Pearl River, NY.

Starting: Mar 21st, 2017 – 10:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 22nd, 2017 – 10:00am EDT

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Managing surplus lab or regulated manufacturing assets?

Let our life sciences team structure a compliant sale.

Buyer FAQs

Many cleanroom components, HVAC systems, and lab assets can be reused in non-GMP or pilot-scale applications with modification.
Buyers should evaluate service history, manufacturer support status, software compatibility, and calibration requirements.
Validation documentation may be available when provided by the seller and is disclosed within the listing of assets for sale.

Seller FAQs

Sales are often structured to align with internal QA, EHS, and compliance teams prior to equipment release.
Yes. Asset-only dispositions can be structured without referencing product names or research outcomes.

Sales are often driven by pipeline changes, site consolidations, regulatory strategy shifts, or the retirement of specific research or production programs.