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

Xoma
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

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Nivalis
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

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer
***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 PDT

Ending: Feb 24th, 2017 – 9:00am PDT

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Amgen Brazil
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 PDT

Ending: Feb 16th, 2017 – 8:30am AM PDT

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Amgen
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 PDT

Ending: Feb 17th, 2017 – 10:00am PDT

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Sanofi KC
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 CDT

Ending: Feb 16th, 2017 – 10:00am CDT

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Select Medical
Short Notice Sale! Global Online Auction Of Surplus Assets Of Select Medical Corporation.Featuring A Wide Array Of Assets Including Patient Rooms, Radiology, Rehabilitation, Nursing Stations, Intensive Care Units, Pharmacy, Respiratory Therapy, Dialysis, Materials Management And Much More!

Starting: Feb 7th, 2017 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Feb 8th, 2017 – 10:00am CDT

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Medivir
Global Online Auction Of Late Model, High Quality Laboratory Equipment Including Waters Acquity Systems, Agilent HPLC & Mass Spec Systems, & Assorted Table Top Laboratory Assets. All Assets Available For Immediate Sale Prior To Auction!

Starting: Feb 1st, 2017 – 7:00am CEST

Ending: Feb 2nd, 2017 – 10:00am CEST

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Nuclea Biotechnologies
Global Online Auction: Subject To US Bankruptcy Court Approval, Case # 16-11945-CSS Nuclea Biotechnologies, Inc. Unprecedented Offering Of All Assets Of Nuclea Biotechnologies.

Starting: Jan 18th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 31st, 2017 – 12:00pm PDT

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Pfizer
The 49th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Jan 25th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 26th, 2017 – 7:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The 48th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Dec 21st, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 22nd, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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Sanofi KC
Second In A Series Of Sales Of 3 Sales From A 690,000 Square Foot, Solid Dose Manufacturing Plant Formerly Of Sanofi. Sale #2 Features State of the Art Processing and Packaging Equipment Including Tablet Presses, Fluid Bed Dryers, Granulators & More! Kansas City, MO.

Starting: Dec 13th, 2016 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Dec 15th, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

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PSS/ESS December 2016
Global Online Auction of Quality Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Solar, Semiconductor, and Electronic Asset Surplus To Future Needs Of Our Global Clients! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 6th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 9th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Major San Diego Biotech Company
Global Online Auction of Quality Biotech Laboratory Assets, Excess to Needs of a San Diego Based Biotech Company. Assets Located In San Diego

Starting: Dec 5th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 8th, 2016 – 3:00pm PDT

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Pfizer
Sale #47: State of the Art Pharmaceutical Research and Development Assets Being Sold from Multiple Pfizer Locations Worldwide.

Starting: Nov 30th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 1st, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

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Catalyst Biosciences
Global Online Auction Of A Complete Facility Closure Of Late Model Laboratory Equipment On Behalf Of Catalyst BioSciences Located In South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Nov 8th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 9th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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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.