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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Welcome to HGP’s Pharmaceutical Inventory. Browse our Selection of Quality BioPharma Assets Available for Immediate Purchase!

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Past Auctions

Auction Canceled! All Equipment Sold In Bulk Offering!

Starting: Mar 5th, 2014 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Mar 7th, 2014 – 10:00am EST

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

Starting: Dec 18th, 2013 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Dec 20th, 2013 – 10:00am PST

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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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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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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 CST

Ending: Nov 6th, 2013 – 10:00am CST

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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 EST

Ending: Feb 14th, 2014 – 10:00am EST

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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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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

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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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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 PST

Ending: Nov 22nd, 2013 – 7:00am PST

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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 PST

Ending: Dec 18th, 2013 – 10:00am PST

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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 PDT

Ending: Apr 19th, 2013 – 10:00am PDT

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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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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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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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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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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.