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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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CRISPR Genome Editing & Cell Therapy R&D Equipment: Liquid Handling, Cell Analysis, Microscopy, Biosensors & More! Berkeley, CA.

Starting: Aug 24th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 25th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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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

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Late Model Biomanufacturing Equipment: Chromatography Systems, Bioreactors, Mixing Tanks & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 8th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #160: Life Science Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Genetic Sequencers, Cell Analysis & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Sep 15th, 2026 – 12:01am PDT

Ending: Sep 16th, 2026 – 12:09am PDT

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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

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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

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

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Past Auctions

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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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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Global Online Auction of Quality, Late Model, Biotech Laboratory Equipment Surplus To Future Operational Needs Of XOMA. Multi-Million Dollar Offering Of Lab Equipment! Berkeley, CA.

Starting: Mar 16th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 17th, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction of Quality Laboratory Equipment & Supplies Excess to Needs Of a Therapuetics Company Based in Boulder, Colorado.

Starting: Mar 14th, 2017 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Mar 15th, 2017 – 10:00am MDT

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***Two Day Close***The 50th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Over 1000+ Lots!

Starting: Feb 22nd, 2017 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 24th, 2017 – 9:00am PST

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Sale # 46: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located in Brazil.

Starting: Feb 13th, 2017 – 12:00am PST

Ending: Feb 16th, 2017 – 8:30am PST

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Sale # 45: 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: Feb 16th, 2017 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 17th, 2017 – 10:00am PST

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3rd and Final Sale From A 690,000 Square Foot, Solid Dose Manufacturing Plant Formerly Of Sanofi. Assets Include State of the Artt Tablet Pressing, Coating, Granulation, Packaging and More!

Starting: Feb 14th, 2017 – 7:00am CST

Ending: Feb 16th, 2017 – 10:00am CST

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Managing surplus lab or regulated manufacturing assets?

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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.