Goods for sale
As part of its commitment to sustainability, the University of Manitoba periodically offers surplus goods for sale to the public (and staff and faculty) through a bid process. Individuals can bid for a variety of items through a blind bid process.
Check UM Today, the university's weekly online news source, for new items posted for sale.

On this page:
The bid process
General rules
- All sales are final.
- Items will be up for bid for 30 days.
- All goods are sold in their present condition and location.
- The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
- Items are subject to PST where applicable.
- Only successful bidders will be notified.
- Please allow up to five business days for a winning notification to be sent out.
- Computers, tablets or servers are no longer sold due to the university's privacy and data protection policy.
Before placing a bid
- Please view the equipment before placing a bid.
- If you require more information or want to view the item(s), please contact the respective department contact as noted with each item.
How to place a bid
- Your bid must refer to the specific item number.
- The minimum is $10 on each item advertised and no less than the reserved bid indicated.
- If you have a question about an item, please include your contact information, including your phone number, in your email.
- Please select the button below to send your bid to Capital Accounting at Capital.Accounting@umanitoba.ca.
Equipment for sale
Please consult these listings for available items for sale, then place your bid as described in the bid process.
Athletic equipment
Athletic equipment items are not available at this time.
Description |
Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition |
Reserve |
Contact | Bid closing date | Comments |
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Audio/visual equipment
Audio/Visual items are not available at this time.
Description | Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition | Reserve bid | Contact | Bid closing date | Comments |
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Laboratory equipment
Description | Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition | Reserve bid | Contact | Bid closing date | Comments |
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Office equipment and furnishings
Description | Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition | Reserve bid | Contact | Bid closing date | Comments | |
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Metal Cabinets | 5360 | 3 | As is | $100 each | Andy Erlendson @ IST.Inventory@umanitoba.ca | February 7th, 2025 4 p.m. | Large Metal Storage Cabinets. Dimensions 36" x 24" x 76" |
Miscellaneous equipment and items
Description | Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition | Reserve bid | Contact | Bid closing date | Comments |
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Airflow Chairside Unit | 3430 | 30 | As is | $300 each | Debra Thiessen, debra.thiessen@umanitoba.ca | February 7th, 2025 4 p.m. | Sinclair Dental Co LTD - Quarto MedEVAC a Airflow Chairside Unit |
Vehicles
Vehicles are not available at this time.
Description | Item number and photo | Quantity | Condition | Reserve bid | Contact | Bid closing date | Comments |
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