
How to dispose of old laboratory equipment in the UK
You have four realistic routes for old laboratory equipment in the UK: sell it, have the lab cleared by a specialist, donate or transfer it,
We sell high-value laboratory equipment on your behalf, using our sector knowledge and buyer network to get you a fair price with minimal hassle.
We’re a family run business in Chorley, Lancashire, and we’ve been buying and selling lab equipment for over 30 years. Call us on 01257 270 433 or use the form below.
Expert handling for high-value, technically advanced instruments.
Targeted marketing through our network of buyers.
We guide you from the first conversation to a successful sale.
We specialise in high-value, technically advanced instruments, including:
Flow cytometers High-end microscopes Sequencers
These systems often need expert handling, targeted marketing and a sales process you can trust. That’s what our brokerage service provides.
Our terms depend on the product and how complex it is to sell. Commission is typically around 40%, and can rise to 50% for more complex or harder-to-sell items. We’re flexible, especially on high-value items, and open to negotiation.
We buy used lab equipment too, from single instruments to complete laboratories, and collect from anywhere in the UK.
If you’re relocating, downsizing or closing a lab, our Lab Clearance Service deals with a single room or a whole facility, start to finish. The value of the equipment can be offset against the cost of the clearance.
We speak with you to understand your goals and what you expect financially, and ask about the equipment. Then we agree a timeline with you, from listing and marketing through to payment.
Commission is typically around 40%, and can rise to 50% for more complex or harder-to-sell items. Our terms depend on the product, and we’re flexible, especially on high-value items.
We specialise in high-value, technically advanced instruments, such as flow cytometers, high-end microscopes and sequencers.
Timings vary by item and by what you need. We agree a timeline with you at the start, from listing and marketing through to payment.
Its service history, how old it is, whether it has been serviced regularly, whether it’s fully working and any known faults, the price range you expect, and your timescale for a return.

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