UK Government Surplus Auction Price Index
What do things actually sell for at UK government auction? These are real final winning bids from 3,860 completed lots (Jun 9, 2026 – Jul 20, 2026), by category. Median-based, since auction prices skew high. Figures exclude buyer's premium and VAT.
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Final sale prices by category
| Category | Sold lots | Median | 3-mo | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture | 1,145 | £12 | -71% | £10 – £50 |
| Tools | 993 | £41 | +100% | £18 – £105 |
| Military | 615 | £50 | -16% | £17 – £150 |
| Electronics | 489 | £25 | +67% | £12 – £70 |
| Vehicles | 463 | £1,350 | -66% | £160 – £3,500 |
| Equipment | 117 | £2,400 | -34% | £380 – £4,300 |
| Medical | 34 | £39 | -44% | £17 – £79 |
Methodology: figures are the median final winning bid on lots that have closed on official UK government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, archived as they end. They are realised sale prices and exclude buyer's premium and VAT. Lots that closed with no bid are excluded; categories need at least 5 completed sales to appear. The 3-mo column is the change in that category's median sale price over the trailing three months. Updated daily.
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