Astoriom - Biorepository Storage & Testing Equipment Auction

Currency: GBP

Buyers Premium: 18% or as specified on individual items

Tax Rate on Hammer Price: 20% or as specified on individual items

Tax Rate on Buyers Premium: 20% or as specified on individual items

Tax Rate on Charges: 20% or as specified on individual items

General Payment Information

Per bidder, there will only one invoice be issued for all lots won in one auction/sale.

The invoice will be in PDF format and will be emailed to successful bidders within 24 hours after the last lot in the auction has closed. Alternatively, a link will be emailed from where the invoice can be downloaded.

Payment is due immediately on receipt of invoice unless stated differently on the invoice.

All payments must be made in the currency stated on the issued invoice.

The only accepted form of payment is bank transfer.

We DO NOT accept payment by cheque, debit or credit card.

Please reference the invoice number on the bank transfer.

For all bidders with residence outside of the country from where the assets are being sold, Maynards Europe will collect 20% of the invoice total as a deposit. This deposit will be refunded in full after Maynards Europe have received proof of export.

It happens frequently that Maynards Europe at first only issue a so-called “proforma invoice”. After receipt of full payment, collection of the items and receipt of export documentation (if applicable), the final invoice will be issued.

General Collection Information

Buyers are fully responsible for the removal of the items purchased including all transport and rigging charges.

Items only become available for collection after Maynards Europe have received payment in full, and a collection appointment has been booked with the project manager / on-site contact.

Buyers or third-party movers must present the ‘Paid Invoice’ confirmation to the on-site personnel when collecting and removing their items. The ‘Paid Invoice’ confirmation will be issued by Maynards Europe after receipt of the full payment and will be emailed in PDF format to the buyer.

Buyers must complete the removal of items within the clearance deadline (individually stated for each auction / sale). Removal is by appointment only.

Removal and on-site contact information will be emailed to buyers at the same time invoices are issued.

Entrance to the site is subject to the Conditions of Admission for customers, agents and contractors. For your protection you will be required to wear safety equipment including high visibility jackets and safety footwear as a minimum. Everybody entering the site has to undergo a short security briefing.

Conditions of Site Admission: All Customers, agents & contractors must report to the site manager / foreman on arrival and must not proceed on to site without permission. No persons under 16 years of age will be allowed on site.

Buyers / Transport Companies must bring their ‘Paid Invoice’ document to site together with proof of appropriate insurance coverage. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure their removal contractor has the appropriate insurance coverage. As a standard, an insurance cover of 5 million EUR is required. We reserve the right to deny access to the site if these requirements are not met or the contractor fails to provide proof of this. If you have any questions on this, please do not hesitate to contact us on +49 8151 973420.

There is NEITHER lifting equipment NOR tools for dismantling available on site. Please make your own arrangements.

Removal of items is solely the responsibility of the purchaser and/or those collecting on their behalf. This may require you to remove other items to gain access although efforts will be made to keep this to a minimum. Dismantling of machinery may be required.

The buyer and their removal company are responsible for the condition of the site after removal of their goods. Electrical connections must be left in a safe condition and protrusions (grouting, hold down bolts / studs) must be removed and left flush to ground level. The site must be cleaned after removal and all waste must be disposed of.

The buyer and their removal company are responsible for conducting the removal and transportation of their goods according to the standard environmental regulations.

Removal must be carried out without damage to the site itself or any property/ items on or near the site. Liability for any such damage lies with the buyer.

If items have not been removed by the clearance deadline, our standard Terms & Conditions apply.

Our staff are on site to supervise and control removals only, they are not permitted to move equipment or assist with the removal in any way. We thank you for your cooperation in helping to keep yourself and others safe while on site and for aiding us in the timely removal of goods from site.