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

PSS Hosted by Pfizer
Global Online Auction Featuring Surplus Assets to Ongoing Operations On behalf of Pfizer and Other Biotech and Pharmaceutical Companies. Foster City, CA.

Starting: Dec 17th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 18th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Amgen
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Starting: 12:00am PDT

AMRI
Global Online Auction of BioPharma Assets Surplus to the Continued Operation of a major Contract Research and Manufacturing Company. Located in Bothell, WA.

Starting: Apr 18th, 2013 – 7:00am am PDT

Ending: Apr 19th, 2013 – 10:00am am PDT

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Assets Formerly Two Major Nutraceutical Companies
State of the Art Surplus Assets from the Continuing Operations of Two Major Nutraceutical Companies. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jul 10th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 11th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The Fifth Sale In A Series Of State Of The Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Groton CT and Sanford, NC

Starting: Aug 21st, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

Ending: Aug 22nd, 2013 – 12:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The Seventh Sale In A Series Of State Of The Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Groton CT, Rouses Point NY and Foster City

Starting: Sep 18th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 19th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

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Micro-Phage
Subject to US Bankruptcy Court Approval: Global Online Auction of Assets Surplus to the Continued Operation of Microphage. Assets Located on Longmont, Colorado.

Starting: Apr 25th, 2013 – 7:00am MDT

Ending: Apr 26th, 2013 – 10:00am MDT

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Pfizer
The Eleventh Sale in a Series of State of the Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the Worlds Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer.

Starting: Jan 22nd, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jan 23rd, 2014 – 10:00am PDT

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Thousand Oaks Based Biotech (Old)
Sale 14: Thousand Oaks, CA: Surplus Lab R&D Equipment No Longer Required by Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Multiple Sites.

Starting: Jun 20th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 21st, 2013 – 12:00pm PDT

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Pfizer
The 12th In A Series of Online Sales Featuring State of the Art Bio Pharma R&D Lab Equipment from the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Feb 19th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Feb 20th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Hologic
Global Online Auction: Former Lab/R&D Equipment No Longer Required For The Ongoing Operations of Hologic

Starting: Nov 13th, 2013 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 14th, 2013 – 10:00am CDT

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

Starting: Feb 27th, 2014 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Feb 28th, 2014 – 8:15am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Pfizer
The Eighth Sale In A Series Of State Of The Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Foster City, CA, Groton, CT

Starting: Oct 17th, 2013 – 8:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 18th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids
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Thousand Oaks Based Biotech (Old)
Sale 15: Surplus Lab R&D Equipment and Biopharma Processing Equipment No Longer Required by Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Multiple Sites.

Starting: Jul 24th, 2013 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 25th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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Pfizer
The First Sale In A Series Of State Of The Art Surplus BioPharma R&D Lab Asset Sales From the World’s Largest Pharmaceutical Manufacturer! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: May 15th, 2013 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: May 16th, 2013 – 10:00am EDT

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VitaPath
Complete Plant Closure: Bulk and Piecemeal Global Online Sale on Behalf of VitaPath Genetics, a Developer of Clinical Molecular Genetic Tests. Sale Featuring Never Been Used and of State-of-the-Arts Assets and Equipment.

Starting: May 21st, 2013 – 7:00am am PDT

Ending: May 22nd, 2013 – 10:00am am 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.