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

Lehman Scientific
Global Online Auction Featuring Electronic Test & Biopharma equipment. A Complete Inventory Liquidation Due To Owner Retirement. No Minimums, No Reserves. Wrightsville, PA.

Starting: Jun 10th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Jun 11th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
***2-Day Close***Global Online Auction Featuring Surplus Assets to Ongoing Operations on behalf of Pfizer and other Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies.

Starting: May 28th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 30th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

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Thousand Oaks Based Biotech (Old)
Sale #18: Global Online Auction of Surplus Lab/R&D and Processing Equipment No Longer Required By a Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Assets Located in Longmont, Colorado

Starting: May 29th, 2014 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: May 30th, 2014 – 12:00pm MDT

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RCOA
By Court Order, Gregg F. Stewart, Assignee in the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors of Radiology Corporation of America, UNIQUE OFFERING 2 Day Global Online Auction of RCOA’s Mobile Fleet of PET/CT Imagining Systems. Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: May 29th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: May 30th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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Thousand Oaks Based Biotech (Old)
Sale 16: Global Online Auction of Surplus Lab/R&D Equipment No Longer Required by a Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 7th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 8th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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NantWorks
Global Online Auction of Surplus Assets to the Ongoing Pharmaceutical Operations of Nantworks LLC in Costa Mesa, CA.

Starting: Jun 12th, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 13th, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

Allon
Auction Canceled! All Equipment Sold In Bulk Offering!

Starting: Mar 5th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Mar 7th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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Sangart
2 Day Global Online Auction of State of the Art Complete Biopharmaceutical Facility Closure , San Diego, CA.

Starting: Dec 18th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 20th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Astellas
The 1st of 4 Major Global Online Auctions On Behalf Of Astellas: Sale #1–Facility Liquidation Of OSI Pharmaceuticals Boulder, CO.

Starting: Aug 13th, 2013 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Aug 14th, 2013 – 10:00am MDT

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Pfizer
The 6th In A Series of Online Sales Featuring State of the Art Clinical/Diagnostic/Hospital Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Starting: Sep 4th, 2013 – 8:00am +08

Ending: Sep 6th, 2013 – 8:00am +08

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Astellas
The Fourth Of Four Major Global Online Auctions On Behalf Of Astellas: Sale # 4 Surplus Assets To Ongoing Operations Located In Skokie, IL.

Starting: Nov 5th, 2013 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 6th, 2013 – 10:00am CDT

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Lonza
Phase 1: A 3 Day Global Online Auction Featuring Surplus Assets to Continuing Operations For One of the World’s Largest BioPharma Companies. Chelmsford, MA.

Starting: Feb 12th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 14th, 2014 – 10:00am EDT

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Mylan
Global Online Auction: Phase 2 of a Complete Facility Closure of a Major Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in Napa, CA.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Astellas
The 2nd of 4 Major Global Online Auctions On Behalf Of Astellas: Sale #2–Complete Facility Liquidation of OSI Pharmaceuticals Farmingdale, NY.

Starting: Oct 9th, 2013 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 11th, 2013 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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PSS Hosted by Pfizer
Welcome to a Global Online Auction Featuring Surplus Assets to Ongoing Operations on Behalf of Pfizer and other Biotech and other Pharmaceutical companies

Starting: Apr 30th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: May 1st, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The Ninth Sale In A Series Of State Of The Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Andover, MA, Pearl River, NY, Madison, NY, Groton, CT, Sanford, NC, Foster City, CA.

Starting: Nov 20th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 22nd, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

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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.