Online Auction Sep 22-24, 2026
Basel Biotech Equipment Auction – Novartis, Roche & FoRx Therapeutics
This event features high-end biotech equipment from mainland Europe’s densest life sciences supercluster of Basel, Switzerland including items once used at the global headquarters of both Novartis and Roche. Key items include AB Sciex QTRAP 6500 & 500 mass spectrometers, Sartorius AMBR 250 bioreactor, Agilent 1260 & 1290 Infinity HPLCs and more!
Event Details:
Bidding Starts: September 22, 2026
Lots Begin Closing: September 24, 2026 4:00PM CET
Buyer Premium: 19.0%
Location: Multiple Locations Europe
Tax/Vat Rate: Varies by Item/Buyer Location
Inspections:
By appointment only, when available (48 hours advanced notice required). Click Here to Request
Invoices Will be Sent:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
All invoice payments are due immediately upon receipt.
Featured Items:
- AB Sciex QTRAP 6500 Mass Spectrometer
- Waters RDa Mass Spectrometer with Waters Acquity Class I Plus UPLC System and TUV Detector
- Sartorius Stedim Ambr 250 8 Way Modular Bioreactor System
- Genscript AmMag SA Protein and Antibody Purification System
- Jeol JSM-IT200LA Scanning Electron Microscope With Oxford EDS, Multi Rotation Stage and PC
- Agilent Technologies 1260 Infinity HPLC System with 1260 DAD VL Detector
- Sartorius CompacT SelecT Automated Stem Cell Culture System
- GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences Akta Avant 25 Protein Purification System
- Thermo Scientific HyPerforma Single-Use Bioreactor
- Agilent Technologies 6460 Triple Quad LCMS with 1290 Infinity HPLC System
Invoices Will be Sent:
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
All invoice payments are due immediately upon receipt.
Important Notes:
Please Note:- All items, unless otherwise stated, are sold “As Is, Where Is, With All Faults”.
- The sale of equipment is intended to be sold without software or other proprietary intellectual property including but not limited to manuals (“Software”), if any is applicable.
- Auctioneer has ownership or financial relationships with companies that may be participating in the auction to purchase and take ownership of an item. Any such bidding activity will be conducted transparently and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and recognized industry standards. No bidding will be done to influence prices and only for the purpose of taking ownership.
- This auction has staggered end times. Lots are also subject to “Popcorn Bidding” (for more information please see below.)
- Please pay close attention to the end time of your lot(s) of interest and make sure to refresh your page periodically.
- Removal & Loading fees are also noted where provided by the vendors. Please see item description for more details
- All invoice payments are due immediately upon receipt.
You will receive a link in an email that takes you to our secure website with the appropriate billing information after you log in. Please ensure that it is coming from @equipnet.com and not some version of that address with a different spelling or extension. There has been a recent uptick of scams plaguing e-commerce websites. Please be vigilant. If you have any doubts, please call Michael O’Neil at +1-781-821-3482 extension 3320 to verify the correct information.
Inspections:
By appointment only, when available (48 hours advanced notice required). Click Here to Request
Additional Information:
Popcorn Bidding:
If there are any bids within 5 minutes of the close of the auction, the close time for that specific item will be extended in 5 minute increments until there are no bids by the end of the following 5 minute block. There is no limit to the number of times an auction can be extended. Therefore, EquipNet, Inc. recommends that you check back often as an auction nears closing time.
For example: If listing 1234 receives a bid at 4:56pm on Friday (4 minutes before the close of the auction), the close time for that particular lot will be extended to 5:05pm. If that lot receives another bid at 5:04pm, the close time is extended to 5:10pm. If there are no more bids between 5:05pm and 5:10pm, the lot will close at 5:10pm.
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Wire Transfer ONLY (please see page 2 of your invoice for payment options). EquipNet DOES NOT accept checks, PayPal, PO's or AMEX as payment. All invoices must be paid within (5) days.
Shipping & Removal: Removal & Loading fees are also noted where provided by the vendors. Please see item description for more details. It is the buyer’s responsibility to pay for the removal, packing, shipping, and/or insurance, as required, on items won at the Auction. All items must be removed within the specified removal period or shall be deemed abandoned and resold by EquipNet, Inc.
Please be sure to read the Listing description carefully as ALL items sold are subject to a handling fee. Costs may be provided by Seller provided/approved vendors for on-site removals. EquipNet loading charges are figured using industry recognized box & pallet size calculations and as well as the weight of the purchased items. As such, oversized (extra wide/ long or excessively heavy items) may be designated as custom; and will be priced accordingly on the listing. Crating and additional packing services are optionally available, please contact our Logistics Team x2504 for a quote/more details.
If you would like to arrange shipping and packing through EquipNet or would like to pick up the equipment personally, please contact EquipNet Logistics at 781-821-3482 x2504. Pick up appointments and Quotes will be scheduled/requested ONLY after the equipment has been paid for in full.
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For example: If listing 1234 receives a bid at 4:56pm on Friday (4 minutes before the close of the auction), the close time for that particular lot will be extended to 5:05pm. If that lot receives another bid at 5:04pm, the close time is extended to 5:10pm. If there are no more bids between 5:05pm and 5:10pm, the lot will close at 5:10pm.
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Wire Transfer ONLY (please see page 2 of your invoice for payment options). EquipNet DOES NOT accept checks, PayPal, PO's or AMEX as payment. All invoices must be paid within (5) days.
Shipping & Removal: Removal & Loading fees are also noted where provided by the vendors. Please see item description for more details. It is the buyer’s responsibility to pay for the removal, packing, shipping, and/or insurance, as required, on items won at the Auction. All items must be removed within the specified removal period or shall be deemed abandoned and resold by EquipNet, Inc.
Please be sure to read the Listing description carefully as ALL items sold are subject to a handling fee. Costs may be provided by Seller provided/approved vendors for on-site removals. EquipNet loading charges are figured using industry recognized box & pallet size calculations and as well as the weight of the purchased items. As such, oversized (extra wide/ long or excessively heavy items) may be designated as custom; and will be priced accordingly on the listing. Crating and additional packing services are optionally available, please contact our Logistics Team x2504 for a quote/more details.
If you would like to arrange shipping and packing through EquipNet or would like to pick up the equipment personally, please contact EquipNet Logistics at 781-821-3482 x2504. Pick up appointments and Quotes will be scheduled/requested ONLY after the equipment has been paid for in full.
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EquipNet, Inc. Auction Terms
- All auction equipment is subject to internal redeployment, cancellation of listing, or other sale prior to formal acceptance of an auction bid by the seller.
- All bids are binding. Once bids are submitted you cannot remove or modify them, although you can place additional bids. If you make a mistake in your bid, please call our hotline and a Sales Representative will assist you.
- All items, unless otherwise stated, are sold “As Is, Where Is, With All Faults”.
- The sale of equipment is intended to be sold without software or other proprietary intellectual property including but not limited to manuals (“Software”), if any is applicable.
- Handling Fees: are noted where provided by the vendors. Please see item description for more details. This is the cost to get the item from its location to an area where it can safely be loaded (unless otherwise noted). Packaging and Shipping are additional and can be provided once your equipment invoice has been paid.
- Auctioneer has ownership or financial relationships with companies that may be participating in the auction to purchase and take ownership of an item. Any such bidding activity will be conducted transparently and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and recognized industry standards. No bidding will be done to influence prices and only for the purpose of taking ownership.
- Buyer's Premium is 19% - The premium is a percentage of the final price of a listing (item) that is in addition to the equipment sale price. For example, if an auction charges a buyer’s premium of 19% for amounts below $1,000, you will be required to pay an additional $190 for a lot totaling $1,190.
- Taxes / VAT: Sales tax may be applied to your purchase, depending on your state and exemption status. If no sales tax is applied to your order, check your state's sales and use tax requirements as you may be required to self-assess any tax required.
- Your invoices are sent via email initially and can also be viewed from the My EquipNet section of the website. Our payment instructions can be found at the bottom of your invoice. Acceptable payment Methods include credit card with a max of $10,000 USD (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx), otherwise Wire Transfer ONLY. EquipNet DOES NOT accept checks, PayPal or PO's as payment. All invoices must be paid within (5) days of receipt of invoice.
- Invoices must be paid in full before shipping/pick-up arrangements can be made. Once paid in full, a member of the EquipNet Logistics department will contact you regarding your freight quote.
- All items must be removed within the specified removal period or shall be deemed abandoned and resold by EquipNet, Inc. All quotes must be obtained after the auction has concluded and the item(s) have been paid for. Abandoning items can result in being banned from future bidding.
To read full terms and conditions, click here.
- VAT is required for all sales, No private buyers. - *Wire Transfer ONLY* - EquipNet DOES NOT accept checks, PayPal, PO's or AMEX as payment.