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

Starting: Sep 8th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Life Science R&D Equipment Surplus: Chromatography Systems, Laboratory Automation, Mass Spectrometry & More! Thousand Oaks, CA.

Starting: Sep 14th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 15th, 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 – 6:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Surplus Biosensor & Medical Device R&D Equipment: Confocal Microscope, Electrospinner, Laser Marking Systems, Mixers & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 17th, 2026 – 8:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 18th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

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Medical Device R&D & Test Equipment: Optical Vision Systems, 3D Printers, Test Instruments & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 17th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 18th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Analytical & Life Science Lab Equipment: Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, Chromatography, Bioreactors & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Sep 21st, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 22nd, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #3: Over $6.3M of Surplus MRO & Pharmaceutical Process Equipment: Motors, Pumps, Valves, Instrumentation, Rupture Discs & More! Framingham, MA.

Starting: Sep 23rd, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 24th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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Pharmaceutical R&D & Pilot Plant Equipment: HPLC, UPLC, Tablet Press, Roller Compactor, Fluid Bed System & More! Ballwin, MO.

Starting: Sep 28th, 2026 CDT

Ending: Sep 29th, 2026 CDT

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Never-Installed Cannabis Production Infrastructure: Daikin HVAC, Armstrong Pumping Systems, ENCON Evaporators & More! Hanover, MA.

Starting: Sep 28th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 29th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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Solid-State Microbattery Manufacturing Equipment: R2R Photolithography, ALD/PVD Deposition, Rapid Thermal Processing, Laser Systems & More! San Jose, CA.

Starting: Sep 29th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 30th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

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BioPharma R&D Equipment Surplus: Mass Spectrometers, Flow Cytometers, PCR Systems, High-Content Imaging & More! San Diego, CA

Starting: Oct 1st, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 2nd, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Advanced Biotech R&D Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, Liquid Handlers, Genetic Sequencers & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 5th, 2026 PDT

Ending: Oct 9th, 2026 PDT

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Quality Lab & R&D Equipment: HPLCs, Mass Specs, Lyophilizer, FLIPR, Crystallization Robot, Incubators & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 14th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 15th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #103: Analytical & R&D Equipment in Continuing Operations of Amgen: HPLC, Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #161: BioPharma Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Genetic Sequencers, Flow Cytometers & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 3rd, 2026 – 12:01am PST

Ending: Nov 4th, 2026 – 12:09am PST

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Sale #3: OTC Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging Equipment: Complete Bottle Filling Lines, Stainless Tanks, Cappers, Labelers & More! Clinton, SC.

Starting: Nov 11th, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 12th, 2026 – 10:00am EST

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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

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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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 Late Model, Quality Life Sciences Equipment Surplus to Future Operations. All Items Must Sell! Ann Arbor, MI.

Starting: Nov 28th, 2017 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 29th, 2017 – 12:00pm EST

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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 CST

Ending: Feb 8th, 2017 – 10:00am CST

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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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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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***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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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 CET

Ending: Feb 2nd, 2017 – 10:00am CET

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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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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 PST

Ending: Dec 8th, 2016 – 3:00pm PST

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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 PST

Ending: Jan 31st, 2017 – 12:00pm PST

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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 PST

Ending: Jan 26th, 2017 – 7:00am PST

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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 PST

Ending: Dec 22nd, 2016 – 10:00am PST

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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 PST

Ending: Dec 9th, 2016 – 10:00am PST

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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 PST

Ending: Nov 9th, 2016 – 9:00am PST

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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 CST

Ending: Dec 15th, 2016 – 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.