Biotech, Medical, Pharmaceutical Equipment Auctions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Analytical Laboratory Equipment: Mass Spectrometers, HPLC Systems, Gas Chromatographs, Laboratory Automation & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Jul 30th, 2026 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Jul 31st, 2026 – 9:00am PDT

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

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

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

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

Buy Now: Premium Refurbished Lab Equipment from ALT, America’s Largest Provider & HGP Subsidiary. All Assets Ready to Ship!

View Available Instruments

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

Browse Our Inventory

Past Auctions

Sale # 141: Featuring Cutting-Edge Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment from the World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Dec 18th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 19th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Surplus Processing & Packaging Equipment from PL Developments: Fillers, Cappers, Cartoners, Labelers & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 11th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 12th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Quality Biotech & Pharma Lab Equipment from Global Sellers: HPLCs, Mass Specs, Analyzers, Centrifuges, Freezers & More! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Dec 10th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Dec 11th, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Surplus MRO & Pharmaceutical Parts from Sanofi – $9MM+ in New Inventory: AC Drives, Motors, Pumps, Valves & More! Framingham, MA.

Starting: Dec 5th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 6th, 2024 – 10:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Quality BioPharma Lab Equipment Surplus of Bicycle Therapeutics: Incucyte, PCR Systems, Centrifuges & More! Cambridge, MA

Starting: Dec 3rd, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Dec 4th, 2024 – 12:00pm EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

State-of-the-Art BioPharma Lab Equipment Surplus to the Future Needs of FibroGen: Bioreactors, LC-MS Systems, HPLCs & More! Hayward, CA.

Starting: Nov 14th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 15th, 2024 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment from Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Nov 12th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Nov 13th, 2024 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Global Auction of Late-Model Biopharma Equipment from a Clinical-Stage Facility in Alderley Park, UK.

Starting: Oct 27th, 2024 – 11:00am BST

Ending: Nov 13th, 2024 – 10:00am BST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Cutting-Edge Lab Equipment Surplus to Future Needs of Azurity Pharmaceuticals! Overland Park, KS.

Starting: Nov 7th, 2024 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Nov 8th, 2024 – 10:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale # 140: Featuring State-of-the-Art, Late Model Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment from Pfizer’s World Class Research Facility in Sandwich, UK!

Starting: Oct 29th, 2024 – 2:00am BST

Ending: Oct 31st, 2024 – 1:00pm BST

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #5: Online Auction Featuring Surplus Nutraceutical and Confectionary Production Equipment From Catalent! South San Francisco, CA.

Starting: Oct 22nd, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 23rd, 2024 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #2: Online Auction Featuring Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Surplus To Future Needs Of Kindeva! St. Louis, MO.

Starting: Oct 17th, 2024 – 7:00am CDT

Ending: Oct 18th, 2024 – 9:00am CDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Sale #4: Online Auction Featuring Surplus Oral Solid Dose Equipment From Catalent! Winchester, KY.

Starting: Oct 15th, 2024 – 7:00am EDT

Ending: Oct 16th, 2024 – 11:00am EDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Equipment From Multiple Global Sellers! Multiple Locations, US.

Starting: Oct 10th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 11th, 2024 – 8:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

The 138th Sale Featuring State Of The Art Biopharma R&D Lab Equipment From The World’s Premier Pharmaceutical Manufacturer!

Starting: Oct 2nd, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Oct 3rd, 2024 – 9:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Online Auction #92 On Behalf of Amgen! Featuring Quality Biotech and Pharmaceutical Lab Assets Surplus To Continuing Operations! Multiple Locations.

Starting: Sep 26th, 2024 – 7:00am PDT

Ending: Sep 27th, 2024 – 10:00am PDT

Immediately Accepting Bids

Managing surplus lab or regulated manufacturing assets?

Buyer FAQs

Are cleanroom assets reusable outside regulated pharmaceutical environments?

Many cleanroom components, HVAC systems, and lab assets can be reused in non-GMP or pilot-scale applications with modification.

How do buyers assess remaining lifecycle for scientific instrumentation?

Buyers should evaluate service history, manufacturer support status, software compatibility, and calibration requirements.

Are cold-chain or temperature-controlled assets sold with validation records?

Validation documentation may be available when provided by the seller and is disclosed within the listing of assets for sale.

Seller FAQs

How are compliance and audit concerns addressed during regulated asset sales?

Sales are often structured to align with internal QA, EHS, and compliance teams prior to equipment release.

Can assets tied to discontinued drugs or trials be sold without disclosure risk?

Yes. Asset-only dispositions can be structured without referencing product names or research outcomes.

What drives the timing of biotech or pharmaceutical asset dispositions?

Sales are often driven by pipeline changes, site consolidations, regulatory strategy shifts, or the retirement of specific research or production programs.