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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Late-Model Biomanufacturing Equipment: Chromatography Systems, Bioreactors, Mixing Tanks, Tangential Flow Filtration & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 8th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 9th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Life Science R&D Equipment Surplus: Chromatography Systems, Laboratory Automation, Mass Spectrometry & More! Thousand Oaks, CA.

Starting: Sep 14th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 15th, 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 – 6:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Surplus Biosensor & Medical Device R&D Equipment: Confocal Microscope, Electrospinner, Laser Marking Systems, Mixers & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 17th, 2026 – 8:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 18th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

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Medical Device R&D & Test Equipment: Optical Vision Systems, 3D Printers, Test Instruments & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Sep 17th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 18th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Analytical & Life Science Lab Equipment: Mass Spectrometry, HPLC, Chromatography, Bioreactors & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Sep 21st, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 22nd, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #3: Over $6.3M of Surplus MRO & Pharmaceutical Process Equipment: Motors, Pumps, Valves, Instrumentation, Rupture Discs & More! Framingham, MA.

Starting: Sep 23rd, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 24th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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Pharmaceutical R&D & Pilot Plant Equipment: HPLC, UPLC, Tablet Press, Roller Compactor, Fluid Bed System & More! Ballwin, MO.

Starting: Sep 28th, 2026 CDT

Ending: Sep 29th, 2026 CDT

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Never-Installed Cannabis Production Infrastructure: Daikin HVAC, Armstrong Pumping Systems, ENCON Evaporators & More! Hanover, MA.

Starting: Sep 28th, 2026 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Sep 29th, 2026 – 12:00pm EDT

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Solid-State Microbattery Manufacturing Equipment: R2R Photolithography, ALD/PVD Deposition, Rapid Thermal Processing, Laser Systems & More! San Jose, CA.

Starting: Sep 29th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 30th, 2026 – 10:00am PDT

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BioPharma R&D Equipment Surplus: Mass Spectrometers, Flow Cytometers, PCR Systems, High-Content Imaging & More! San Diego, CA

Starting: Oct 1st, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 2nd, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Advanced Biotech R&D Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC, Liquid Handlers, Genetic Sequencers & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 5th, 2026 PDT

Ending: Oct 9th, 2026 PDT

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Quality Lab & R&D Equipment: HPLCs, Mass Specs, Lyophilizer, FLIPR, Crystallization Robot, Incubators & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Oct 14th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 15th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #103: Analytical & R&D Equipment in Continuing Operations of Amgen: HPLC, Chromatography, Capillary Electrophoresis, PCR & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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Sale #161: BioPharma Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Genetic Sequencers, Flow Cytometers & More! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Nov 3rd, 2026 – 12:01am PST

Ending: Nov 4th, 2026 – 12:09am PST

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Sale #3: OTC Pharmaceutical Processing & Packaging Equipment: Complete Bottle Filling Lines, Stainless Tanks, Cappers, Labelers & More! Clinton, SC.

Starting: Nov 11th, 2026 – 7:00am EST

Ending: Nov 12th, 2026 – 10:00am EST

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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

Sale #19: Global Online Auction of Surplus Lab R&D Equipment No Longer Required By a Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Jul 23rd, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 24th, 2014 – 10:00am PDT

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

Starting: Jun 25th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jun 27th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

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***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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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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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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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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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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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 EST

Ending: Feb 28th, 2014 – 8:15am 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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Sale 17: Global Online Auction of Surplus Lab R&D Equipment No Longer Required by a Thousand Oaks Based Biotech Company. Multiple Locations.

Starting: Feb 26th, 2014 – 7:00am PST

Ending: Feb 27th, 2014 – 10:00am PST

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

Starting: Mar 19th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Mar 20th, 2014 – 7:00am PDT

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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 PST

Ending: Feb 20th, 2014 – 7:00am PST

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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 PST

Ending: Jan 23rd, 2014 – 10:00am PST

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

Starting: Nov 13th, 2013 – 7:00am CST

Ending: Nov 14th, 2013 – 10:00am CST

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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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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.