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

Amgen Puerto Rico
Global Online Auction Sale #38 On Behalf of Amgen Puerto Rico. Featuring New MRO Spares, Processing Equipment, and Facilities Equipment.

Starting: Mar 9th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 10th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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Impax
Global Online Auction of Quality and Late Model Pharmaceutical Packaging and Processing Equipment, Formerly of Impax Laboratories, a Global Pharmaceutical Leader. Philadelphia, PA.

Starting: Feb 15th, 2016 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 17th, 2016 – 12:00pm EDT

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Arena Pharma
Global Online Auction of Quality Laboratory and R&D Equipment Formerly of Arena Pharmaceuticals. Foster City, CA.

Starting: Mar 7th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 8th, 2016 – 12:00pm PDT

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Atrium
NEW DATE: Global Online Auction of Quality Pharmaceutical Packaging and Processing Equipment As a Result of Owner Retirement. Wautoma, WI.

Starting: Mar 15th, 2016 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Mar 17th, 2016 – 10:00am CDT

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Cambrian Genomics
Global Online Auction of Complete State of the Art Research & Development Lab Located In Downtown San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Jan 13th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 14th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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Amgen
Sale # 37: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located in CA, RI, and MA.

Starting: Feb 10th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 11th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets from Leading Global Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations!

Starting: Feb 24th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 25th, 2016 – 10:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets from Leading Global Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations

Starting: Jan 27th, 2016 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 28th, 2016 – 9:00am PDT

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Quest Diagnostics 2
Global Online Auction Of Lab and Research Equipment Surplus To Continuing Operations To Quest Diagnostics A Global Leader In Clinical Lab Services. Wallingford, CT.

Starting: Dec 8th, 2015 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 10th, 2015 – 10:00am EDT

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Onyx
Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Onyx Pharmaceuticals & Amgen, Assets Located in Foster City, CA.

Starting: Dec 2nd, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 3rd, 2015 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Mallinckrodt
Global Private Treaty Sale Of 2 Never Used Tank Mix Blend Systems Currently Owned By Mallinckrodt (Former Assets of Cadence). Greenville, MS.

Immediately Accepting Bids

Ending: Dec 12th, 2015 – 10:00am EDT

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DiagnoCure
Global Online Auction of Quality Laboratory Equipment Formerly of a Quebec Based Life Sciences Corporation.Quebec City, QC.

Starting: Nov 3rd, 2015 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Nov 4th, 2015 – 10:00am EDT

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Aptuit
Global Online Auction of All Remaining Assets From the Former Aptuit API Pilot Plant in Harrisonville, Mo. Key Assets Include Reactors from Pfaudler & Hastelloy, Isolators, Lab Equipment, Tools, Facility Support & More! Harrisonville, Mo.

Starting: Nov 12th, 2015 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 13th, 2015 – 10:00am CDT

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Rock Creek
Global Online Auction of Quality Pharmaceutical Assets Formerly of Rock Creek Pharmaceuticals. Key Assets Include Fette Tablet Press Model 3200, Gemco Double Cone Blender, 400 Liter HPI V-Blender and CP1200 Blister Packaging Machine. Glen Allen, VA.

Starting: Nov 4th, 2015 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Nov 5th, 2015 – 10:00am EDT

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Amgen
Sale # 35: Global Online Auction: Two Day Auction Close. Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located at Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 17th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 19th, 2015 – 9:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
***2 Day Close***Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets from Leading Global Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US and Europe.

Starting: Dec 21st, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 22nd, 2015 – 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.