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

Global Online Auction of Late Model Pharmaceutical Equipment Formerly of Novo Nordisk. Candia, NH.

Starting: Jun 16th, 2015 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 17th, 2015 – 10:00am EDT

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Sale # 25: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located at Multiple Sites!!

Starting: Jun 23rd, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 24th, 2015 – 8:00am PDT

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Sale # 24: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located at Multiple Sites!!

Starting: May 21st, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 22nd, 2015 – 10:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets from Leading Global Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US and Europe.

Starting: Jun 24th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 25th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

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The 27th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: May 27th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 28th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets to Global Leading Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Apr 29th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 30th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction: Complete API Contract Manufacturing Facility Including State of the Art Lab & Processing Suites. Harrisonville, MO.

Starting: May 12th, 2015 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: May 14th, 2015 – 10:00am CDT

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Sale # 23: Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Amgen. Assets Located at Multiple Sites!!

Starting: Apr 23rd, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Apr 24th, 2015 – 8:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech & Pharmaceutical Assets to Global Leading Biopharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Mar 24th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 25th, 2015 – 10:00am PDT

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Global Online Auction: Large Quantity of State of the Art Lab R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required by a Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Assets Located at Multiple Sites!!

Starting: Mar 4th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Mar 5th, 2015 – 10:00am PST

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Global Online Auction of Late Model Biopharma Lab & Processing Assets, From One of the World’s Largest Global Pharmaceutical Companies. Candia, NH.

Starting: Mar 2nd, 2015 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Mar 4th, 2015 – 12:00pm EST

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The 24th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Feb 25th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 27th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

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Global Online Auctions of Former Assets of Sangart, Featuring State of the Art, Late Model, BioPharma Assets. San Diego, CA.

Starting: Feb 17th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 19th, 2015 – 10:00am PST

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Global Online Auction of State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from Pfizer and Several Other Leading Global Biotech & Pharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jan 28th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Jan 29th, 2015 – 7:00am PST

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Sale #2 MAJOR AUCTION: 2nd of 2 Global Online Auctions-Thousands of State of the Art Lab Assets From A World Leading Pharmaceutical Company. The R&D Lab Auction Event of 2014! Laval, QC.

Starting: Dec 15th, 2014 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Dec 19th, 2014 – 10:00am EST

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Global Online Auction of State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from Pfizer and Several Other Leading Global Biotech & Pharma Companies. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 16th, 2014 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 17th, 2014 – 7:00am PST

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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.