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

Novo Nordisk (Former Assets)
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 EDT

Ending: Mar 4th, 2015 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer
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 PDT

Ending: Feb 27th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

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Sangart
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 PDT

Ending: Feb 19th, 2015 – 10:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted By Pfizer & Former Assets of BI
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 PDT

Ending: Jan 29th, 2015 – 7:00am PDT

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Boehringer Ingelheim Former Assets (Block Letters)
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 EDT

Ending: Dec 19th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
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 PDT

Ending: Dec 17th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Boehringer Ingelheim Former Assets (Block Letters)
Sale 1 MAJOR AUCTION: 1st 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 1st, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 4th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Aastrom
Global Online Auction of Surplus Biotech Equipment Excess to Ongoing Operations From a World Leader In Developing Patient Specific Expanded Cellular Therapies. Copenhagen, Denmark

Starting: Dec 2nd, 2014 – 7:00am CEST

Ending: Dec 4th, 2014 – 4:00pm CEST

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Robinson Pharma, Inc.
3 Day Global Online Auction Of Nutraceutical Manufacturing Equipment Surplus to The Nation’s Largest Soft-Gel Producer: Robinson Pharma, Inc. Costa Mesa, CA!

Starting: Nov 19th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 21st, 2014 – 10:00am PDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
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: Nov 19th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 20th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Thousand Oaks Based Biotech (New)
Sale #21: Global Online Auction 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

Craig Thompson
858-847-0658
cthompson@hgpauction.com

Starting: Nov 5th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 6th, 2014 – 10:00am PDT

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Paladin
2-Day Global Online Auction Of Quality Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment Formerly of Paladin Labs. Cleveland, Ohio.

Starting: Nov 4th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Nov 6th, 2014 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer
The 20th in a Series of Online Sales Featuring State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Oct 29th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 30th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Truven Health Analytics, Inc.
By Order of Truven Health Analytics, Inc., A Global Online Auction of Assets Surplus to Ongoing Operations, Including Facility, IT,and Telecommunications Equipment

Starting: Oct 28th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 30th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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Lonza
A 3-Day Global Online Auction of Lonza Biologic’s State of the Art Lab & R&D Assets. Featuring Nearly 1000 Quality Assets. Hopkinton, MA.

Starting: Oct 28th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 30th, 2014 – 12:00pm EDT

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Mallinckrodt
Global Private Treaty Sale of Surplus to Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical Packaging and Processing Equipment in St. Louis and Maryland Heights, MO.

Starting: Aug 27th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 31st, 2014 – 12:00pm EDT

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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.