About Us

CHP Surplus was created to solve a simple but common problem: many universities and research facilities can’t buy through eBay, even when the equipment they need is sitting right there. As the surplus division of CHP Consultants, we built CHP Surplus to give institutions a direct, reliable pathway to the same high‑value national laboratory surplus we’ve sold for years.

Based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee—home to some of the world’s most advanced scientific facilities—we specialize in sourcing and supplying new and used laboratory and research equipment originally used in national labs. Our catalog includes everything from vacuum components and optics to detectors, instruments, and unique one‑of‑a‑kind technical items rarely found elsewhere.

Research teams trust us because we know the equipment, understand institutional purchasing requirements, and provide accurate descriptions with no surprises. Whether you're outfitting a teaching lab, supporting a funded research program, or hunting for a hard‑to‑find component, CHP Surplus offers a dependable alternative to marketplace buying.

Our mission is simple: connect researchers with quality surplus gear so science can move forward.